Swim Instructor - Seasonal

City of Round Rock; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a swim instructor for a seasonal summer position! In this role, you'll be responsible for teaching swim lessons in a fun and engaging class environment. You'll prepare lesson plans, assess participant skills, and ensure maximum safety for all involved. This position requires a passion for swimming and teaching, along with the ability to communicate effectively with participants and their families. If you're ready to make a splash this summer and help others learn vital swim skills, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and proficient in swim strokes.
• Current lifeguarding certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and assess participants' swim abilities.
• Instruct swim skills and maintain safety for all participants.

Skills

Swim Instruction

Safety Awareness

Communication

Judgment

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

Job description

Responsible for teaching swim lessons to participants in a class environment. Work is performed under immediate supervision with the exercise of judgment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and techniques.
This position is a seasonal summer position
Preference is given to applicants available for the entire summer season. Work hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for program operation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares lesson plans to conduct daily instruction.
• Assesses ability level of program participants; makes recommendations on participant class placement.
• Instructs class participants on swim skills.
• Supervises class participants and swim lesson assistants.
• Exercises diligence and prudence in maintaining maximum safety for all participants as well as staff.
• Evaluates and records daily class attendance.
• Discusses participant progress with parent/guardian.
• Collects and distributes copies of swim lesson information forms, certificates of completion, evaluation forms, attendance records, and any other paperwork needed.
• Completes necessary paperwork immediately after each session.
• Uses sound judgment in determining use of pool in case of bad weather or unsafe pool conditions.
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following swim strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly.
• Must have a current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding or equivalent. Will consider other agencies' certifications on a case-by-case basis.
• Preferred – Current certification in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or equivalent. Will consider other agency certifications on a case-by-case basis.