Swim Instructors- Gilroy Aquatic **INTERNAL PROMOTION POSITION**

Swan Aquatics LLC; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (60% premium covered)

Job summary

Swan Aquatics LLC is seeking an Internal Promotion Swim Instructor to oversee, direct, and guide both individual and group participants toward aquatic goals. You will develop tailored workouts and program designs, with thoughtfully planned sessions and progression goals to foster growth in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include leading lessons under the ARC Learn to Swim framework, monitoring safety, and completing documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 15 years old.
• ARC or equivalent certification preferred (Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED).
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred with at least 2 years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports The Swimming Swan LLC's mission and facility goals.
• Plans, organizes, and leads lessons per the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program.
• Monitors pool activities and identifies safety hazards; ensures student safety.
• Directs swimmers to deck during hazardous conditions.
• Monitors weather to ensure student safety; follows inclement weather policies.
• Completes incident reports and documentation when applicable.
• Assists lesson students as needed and supports certificate of achievement tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Accountability

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Job description

INTERNAL PROMOTION POSITION

Role

The Swim Instructors play a pivotal role in overseeing, directing, and guiding both individual and group participants as they strive to reach their personal and collective aquatic goals. They skillfully develop and implement tailored workouts and comprehensive program designs to meet their clientele's unique needs and aspirations. Each session is thoughtfully planned, with progression goals meticulously crafted to ensure continued growth and achievement in a supportive and motivating environment.

Benefits

Employees averaging 30 hrs/week, and who work year-round, are eligible for medical benefits. Swan Aquatics covers 60% of the premium.

Responsibilities

• Supports The Swimming Swan LLC's mission statement and the facility's goals.
• Plans, organizes, and leads lessons in accordance with the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program.
• Monitors pool-related activities closely throughout shifts and identifies any safety/hazard issues. Uses judgment to determine if swim lesson students are safe and properly conducting themselves.
• Directs swimmers out of the pool and/or to clear the deck during hazardous conditions.
• Monitors weather reports closely to ensure the safety of swim students. Adheres to and upholds The Swimming Swan LLC. "Inclement Weather" policies and procedures.
• Completes and submits incident reports and documentation forms when applicable.
• Assists swim lesson students when appropriate or necessary.
• Completes the "Certificates of Achievement" for all the American Red Cross Learn to Swim students.

Qualifications

• 15+ years old minimum.
• Current and valid ARC or equivalent certification preferred, including but not limited to: Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred for a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• All applicants are subject to background screenings.
• Strong customer service background preferred.
• Special needs/adaptive aquatic teaching experience preferred.
• Comfortable working with all ages/abilities.

Preferred Teamwork Skills

• Genuine passion for working with children.
• Strong communication.
• Punctuality
• Accountability
• Flexibility
• No cellphone use while on duty.
• Ability to work well with others, team player.
• Takes direction well and is receptive to feedback.