Swim Instructor (PT)

The J; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The J in St. Louis, MO is seeking swim instructors to teach quality classes and provide engaging experiences for all participants. Responsibilities include teaching swim lessons and maintaining a safe and clean pool environment.

Qualified candidates should be at least 16 years old and have prior swim instruction experience. Communication skills and customer service are essential. Join us at The J for a fulfilling role in aquatics!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Prior experience as a swim instructor is required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons and aquatic exercise classes.
• Complete records and reports in required timeframes.
• Maintain swimming skills, strength, and endurance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

American Red Cross CPR/AED certification

Instructor certifications

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: St. Louis, MO 63146

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

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is desired.
• Instructor certifications are desirable.
• Prior experience as a swim instructor with demonstrated knowledge of and application of childcare and instruction techniques is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills along with the ability to provide exemplary customer service.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills and the ability to read and follow written communications.
• 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.