SWIM INSTRUCTOR

City Of Manchester Office Of Recorder; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

City Of Manchester Office Of Recorder is seeking an Aquatics Swim Instructor to lead group and private lessons, ensure adherence to lesson plans, and monitor participant progress. The role requires coordinating with guardians and maintaining a clean aquatic environment.

The ideal candidate will have lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certifications, CPR for Professional Rescuer, and the ability to work independently while following established curriculums and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• At least one year lifeguarding experience preferred.
• At least one year of experience teaching in a group swim lesson environment as a lead instructor preferred.
• GED or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities

• Instruct group and/or private swim lessons as assigned by the Aquatics Manager.
• Input data to monitor and record participant attendance, progression, and areas of improvement.
• Interact with participants as well as guardians and guests.
• Follow swim lesson guidelines and plans to ensure consistent curriculum delivery.
• Set up and clean up materials used for sessions before or after the sessions to maintain tidiness of the aquatic areas.
• Instruct up to ten participants per class (Classes over five will have another instructor/lifeguard in the water).

Skills

Excellent communication

Written communication

Independent work

Decision making

Education

GED or equivalent

Lifeguard Certification

CPR for Professional Rescuer

AED Certification

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Job description

SummaryInstruct group and/or private swim lessons with positive energy and a passion for teaching while following all lesson plans and guides.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Instruct group and/or private swim lessons as assigned by the Aquatics M ana ger.Input data to monitor and record participant's attendance, progression, and areas of improvement.Interact with participants as well as guardians and guests.Follow swim lesson guidelines and plans to ensure that every instructor is teaching the same curriculum in the same way.Set up and clean up materials used for sessions before or after the sessions to maintain the tidiness of the aquatic areas.Instruct up to ten participants per class. {Classes over five will have another instructor/lifeguard in the water)QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Education and/or experienceAt least one year of lifeguarding experience preferredAt least one year of experience teaching in a group swim lesson environment as a lead instructor preferredGED or equivalent degree.Language SkillsMust have excellent communication skills to instruct and direct clearly all participants and guests. Written skills must include the ability to write and read.Reasoning AbilityMust be able to work independently and make decisions.Language SkillsMust have excellent communication skills to instruct and direct clearly all participants and guests. Written skills must include the ability to write and read.Reasoning AbilityMust be able to work independently and make decisions.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCurrent CPR for Professional Rescuer and AED.Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross. Water Safety Instructor through the American Red Cross.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.The ability to lift up to 50lbs.Prolonged and extensive standing/walking.Flexibility and ease of movement which includes considerable reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.Maintain a healthy physical condition to allow for lifeguarding functions and teaching swim lessons.Must be able to tolerate a pool sanitized by chlorine for extended periods of time.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Subject to varying situations and locations.May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.May be exposed to hazardous agents, body fluids, and wastes. May be exposed to extremes in heat and cold.