Swim Instructor

Power Wellness; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Power Wellness Dexter Wellness Center is hiring a Part-time Swim Instructor to provide individualized and group swim instruction, tailored to members' needs and abilities. You will lead classes, assess clients, and schedule lessons while promoting safety and ongoing certification maintenance.

The role requires at least 1 year of swim instruction experience, current lifeguard certification, and CPR/AED. Flexible scheduling and a commitment to member well-being are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year related experience instructing and/or coaching swim.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Current Lifeguard certification from a nationally recognized organization required, if required by state law.
• Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred.
• USA Swim Coaching level 1 preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with members.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and small group swim classes for members and guests at different fitness levels.
• Teach within guidelines of certifications held.
• Assess client needs by evaluating strength and water abilities.
• Respond to and schedule swim instruction requests.
• Provide suggestions for new swim programs and promotions.
• Maintain and meet continuing education requirements for certifications.
• Demonstrate reliability by avoiding missed sessions and arranging substitutes as needed.
• Be flexible with center hours and scheduling for prospects and members.
• Understand and communicate emergency procedures clearly to EMS.
• Ensure safety requirements and certifications are met to perform duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Lifeguard certification

Water Safety Instructor certification

USA Swim Coaching Level 1

Job description

Position Title: Swim Instructor
Location: Dexter Wellness Center
Type: Part time

Summary:
We improve life and we’re here to serve. What you do is something special and contributes towards improving health within your community. Join our team of full time and part time staff at Dexter Wellness Center. Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers. Power Wellness is a medical fitness industry pioneer who improves the lives of clients with a unique and customized approach to medical fitness center development and management. Their turnkey method takes away the stress of the development and management process allowing clients to focus on other areas of their business.

The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing members an individualized instruction that is tailored to their needs and skill ability. The Swim Instructor will also teach group lessons and help with various clinics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Lead individual and small group swim classes to members and guests of various fitness levels.
2. Teach within standard guidelines of specialty certifications.
3. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise.
4. Assess client's needs by performing an evaluation of their strength and ability in the water.
5. Respond to and schedule all requests for swim instruction.
6. Provide suggestions for new programs and monthly swim promotions.
7. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
8. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed sessions/classes and seek substitute instructors in advance.
9. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours, work schedules and scheduling appointments for prospects and members.
10. Must meet all safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties.
11. Demonstrate complete knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and confidence communicating with EMS.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year related experience instructing and/or coaching swim required.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness)
• Current Lifeguard certification from a nationally recognized organization required, if required by state law.
• Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred.
• USA Swim Coaching level 1 preferred.
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.