Swim Instructor

St. Louis JCC; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis JCC is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor in Chesterfield, MO. You will teach group and individual swim lessons, conduct aquatics classes, and maintain a safe, engaging environment for members.

You must hold current lifeguard and first aid certifications (or ARC Waterpark Lifeguarding). CPR/AED/First Aid skills are required and you will perform emergency procedures as needed while promoting aquatics programs.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain current certification in Lifeguarding and First Aid or Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid.
• Ability to swim continuously and complete lifeguard certification standards.
• Ability to perform emergency rescues and use rescue techniques.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid procedures required.
• Ability to maintain surveillance and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors with water and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons (group/individual) and aquatics exercise classes.
• Start and end classes on time.
• Provide weekly progress updates to parents.
• Keep records and reports including timesheets and rosters.
• Maintain a neat pool deck and aquatics office.
• Learn and enforce all J policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to dress codes.
• Be punctual and maintain good attendance.
• Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• Maintain swimming skills, strength and endurance.
• Foster positive relationships with members and create a welcoming environment.
• Learn programming and equipment to address customer needs.
• Promote aquatics and other agency programs.
• Develop knowledge through provided training.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Lifeguard Cert

First Aid

CPR/AED

Water Safety

Emergency Rescue

Job description

Swim Instructor

Overview

Salary Range: $16.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Position Type: Part Time

Category: Aquatics

Location: Chesterfield, MO 63005

Description

Swim instructors are responsible for teaching quality classes and providing safe, fun, and engaging experiences for all participants.

Responsibilities:

• Teach swim lessons (group/individual) and aquatics exercise classes (with appropriate certifications).
• Start/end classes on time.
• Provide progress updates to parents on a weekly basis.
• Complete records and reports within required timeframes including but not limited to timesheets, accident reports, class rosters.
• Assist in maintaining a neat, organized and clean pool deck and aquatics office.
• Learn, adhere to, and enforce all J policies and procedures.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance while adhering to applicable dress codes.
• Be punctual and maintain good attendance.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings.
• Maintain swimming skills, strength and endurance.
• Foster and maintain relationships with members while creating a comfortable, positive and welcoming environment.
• Learn and become familiar with programming and equipment offered at the J to be better able to address customer needs.
• Assist in promoting aquatics and other agency programs and services.
• Develop further knowledge in aquatics, including but not limited to training provided by the J.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must have or obtain current certification in either American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid or American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguarding and First Aid.
• Ability to swim continuously and successfully complete all required lifeguard certification and recertification standards.
• Ability to quickly enter the water and perform emergency rescues, including lifting, dragging, and removing individuals using approved rescue techniques.
• Ability to perform CPR, AED, and First Aid procedures during emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain constant visual and auditory surveillance of the aquatic environment and respond immediately to emergencies.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and move throughout the aquatic facility for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull a grown adult independently and assist with heavier loads during emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and hear alarms, whistles, distress signals, and verbal instructions in a busy aquatic environment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to water, humidity, sunlight, heat, pool chemicals, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain the physical stamina, endurance, and fitness necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position throughout each shift.
• Demonstrated leadership skills along with the ability to provide exemplary customer service.
• Must be able to make sound decisions.
• Position requires flexibility in schedule to open and or close the pools and to work across multiple locations.