Swim Instructor

DuPont Country Club; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A local swim facility in Wilmington is seeking part-time Swim Instructors to teach swimming lessons for various skill levels. Candidates should have at least one year of instruction experience and relevant certifications, including Water Safety Instructor and CPR/AED. Responsibilities include planning lessons and providing a safe learning environment. Competitive pay ranges from $15 to $40 per hour based on experience. Must be available for evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of swim instruction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of stroke mechanics required.
• Must be able to swim specific strokes and tread water.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach private and group swim lessons.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for swimmers.
• Manage multiple swim lesson levels and ages.

Skills

Effective communication with children

Teamwork and conflict management

Knowledge of swimming skills and water safety

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

American Red Cross CPR/AED

Job description

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The DuPont Country Club is currently looking for experienced, year-round, part-time Swim Instructors to join our team and focus on providing the highest quality of service for our membership in our Aquatics Department. Swim Instructors are responsible for planning and teaching private, semi-private, and group lessons for adults and children at our facility.

Competitive Pay from $15 - $40 per hour dependent on experience and class type.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 1 year of competitive swimming experience preferred
• A minimum 1 year of swim instruction experience preferred

Certifications:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Basic Swim Instructor Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (required within 30 days of hire)
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification (preferred)

Other Qualifications:

• Minimum age for this position is 16 years
• Must be available to teach: 1 weekend day & 2 evenings (Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday) per week minimum September through May.
• June through end of August must be available Monday through Thursday mornings or Monday through Thursday evenings
• Willingness to teach all swim lesson levels and ages
• Thorough knowledge of teaching swimming skills to beginners and water safety.
• Thorough knowledge of beginner and advanced stroke mechanics.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with children of all ages and their parents.
• Must be able to work as a team and manage conflict situations.
• Must be able to swim 25 yards of each of the following strokes: side stroke, elementary back stroke, front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. 25 yards of butterfly preferred.
• Must be able to tread water for at least 1 minute
• Access to reliable transportation
• This position may be required to report to multiple job sites as the program expands

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