PT Swim Instructor

The Centers, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a PT Swim Instructor to provide swim instruction for children and adults. The role involves ensuring safety and progress of students through tailored instruction, utilizing appropriate teaching aids, and maintaining a professional demeanor. Qualifications include familiarity with necessary certifications, effective teaching skills, and experience in a group setting.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred.
• Experience in group swim lessons.

Responsibilities

• Swim instruction for preschool, school age and adult students.
• Maintain order and discipline in classes.

Skills

Proficient in teaching skills

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification (preferred)

American Red Cross CPR

Lifeguard Training and First Aid (preferred)

Experience teaching swim lessons

Job description

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Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

Swim instruction for preschool, school age and adult students in group and private lessons.

Specific Responsibilities

• Have familiarity with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively
• Adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives as set by Marshall University Recreation Center
• Maintain order and discipline in classes to ensure a safe environment and promote a learning atmosphere
• Demonstrate skills required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc.
• Communicate regularly with participants to ensure they are aware of their progress
• Attend all mandatory full staff meetings and specific area meetings
• Check email and intranet on a regular basis
• Serve as a role model and maintain a professional attitude to all parents, children and co-workers on and off duty
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred but not required

• American Red Cross CPR
• Lifeguard Training and First Aid (preferred) Swimming Background
• Experience teaching swim lessons in a group setting
  
  

Competencies

• Proficient in teaching skills to students at various skill levels
  
  

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

• Pool
• Moderate to loud noise
  
  

Physical Demands

• Physical conditioning
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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