Swim Instructor

St. Louis JCC; Missouri; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis JCC in St. Louis, MO is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to teach quality swim classes, ensure safety, and create fun, engaging experiences for participants.

Responsibilities include leading group and individual lessons, keeping records, communicating with parents, maintaining the pool deck, and staying current with certifications and safety procedures. The role requires vigilance, strong swimming skills, and flexible hours across locations.

Qualifications

• Must hold 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 CPR, AED, and First Aid procedures during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons (group/individual) and aquatics exercise classes.
• Start/end classes on time and provide progress updates to parents weekly.
• Maintain records, timesheets, and class rosters within required timeframes.
• Keep pool deck and aquatics office organized and clean.
• Promote aquatics programs and services to members.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR / AED

Emergency response

Customer service

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Job description

Swim Instructor

St. Louis, MO 63146

Overview

Salary Range

$16.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Position Type

Part Time

Category

Aquatics

Description

Summary:

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.

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