Swim Instructor

Active Wellness; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in wellness is seeking a dedicated Aquatics Instructor to lead swim classes for members of all ages. This role emphasizes safety, effective communication, and a commitment to maintaining high educational standards in aquatics. You will plan engaging lessons, evaluate student progress, and ensure a positive and safe environment. Join a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement in a fitness club setting, where your passion for swimming and teaching can make a significant impact on the community's health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate all swim strokes and skills taught in all levels.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong customer service commitment.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe and effective swim classes for various age groups.
• Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment for members.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Proof of Citizenship

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Active Wellness Center at Petaluma - Petaluma, CA

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Description

Pay Transparency:$19-30/hour DOE (base rate of pay + piece rate for delivered swim lessons)

Role and Responsibilities

The Aquatics Instructor is responsible for teaching safe and effective small group and/or private swim classes for our members and are required to hold and maintain educational standards commensurate with Active Wellness quality and commitment to aquatics safety.

Specific Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Teaches various levels and age groups in accordance with Active Wellness instructional guidelines.
• Plan lessons, select appropriate drills, and evaluate the student's progress.
• Present proper demonstrations and explain skills, analyze and correct performance, minimize fear, and use appropriate teaching devices.
• Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment.
• Attend all in-service trainings.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare course completion certificates.
• Perform all swimming strokes and skills taught in all levels.
• Effectively communicate each student's progress either to the student directly, or to the student's parents where appropriate.
• Assist with water quality testing and record keeping for pools/spa, and pool/spa equipment observation and maintenance
• Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance
• Work as a TEAM with all other departments
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Other Functions

• Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered by Active Wellness
• Promote wellness center services and activities
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment
• Assist with keeping the center well stocked and clean
• Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
• Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• All Swim Instructors are required to perform the following performance test prior to employment and may be tested at any time throughout their employment.
• Performance test are as follows:
  • Demonstrate all swim strokes, including freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and treading water.
  • Demonstrate all skills taught in all levels.
• Lifeguards must maintain the following:
  • American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent training).
  • American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (or equivalent training).
• Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
• AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
• Proof of citizenship or legal status

Physical and Working Conditions

• Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
• Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
• Fitness club environment
• Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards

Thisjobdescription is intendedtodescribe the general requirementsforthe position. It is not a complete statementofduties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessarytoensure the proper operationsofthe department.

Active Wellness LLC is an equal opportunity employer.Formore information regarding our career opportunities, please visit oneofour locations or our website athttps://www.activewellness.com/careers.