Swim Lesson Instructor

Germantown Athletic Club; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 13,776 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

City of Germantown is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor to conduct lessons under the supervision of the Aquatics Manager, creating a safe, enjoyable learning environment for participants across all ages.

Responsibilities include following curriculum, teaching water safety, coordinating private and group lessons, reporting progress, maintaining equipment, and participating in ongoing training; flexibility for evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and standard resuscitation.
• Familiarity with swimming pool area policies and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with fellow instructors, supervisors and participants of all ages.
• Proficiency in various strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Quick and effective response in emergency situations.
• Physical ability to perform swim lesson instruction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct swim lessons following assigned curriculum plans to ensure proper skill development.
• Instruct participants on water safety and enforce pool area rules.
• Communicate effectively with participants for scheduling private and partner lessons as well as distributing informational materials.
• Provide regular updates to the supervisor on participant progress, including recommendations for Swim Level changes.
• Organize and maintain class equipment, inspect before and after use and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in in-service training sessions as required.

Skills

Lifesaving knowledge

Water safety

Communication

Swimming strokes

Customer service

Emergency response

Physical ability

Job description

The City of Germantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an alcohol/drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Organizational Accountability

City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization’s values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence. Every day. The expectation for senior leaders is to model The Germantown Way at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.

Description

The Swim Lesson Instructor, under the supervision of the Aquatics Manager, is responsible for conducting swim lessons to enhance the swimming abilities of participants across all age groups. The primary focus is to create a safe, enjoyable, and educational environment for program participants.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct swim lessons following assigned curriculum plans to ensure proper skill development.
• Instruct participants on water safety and enforcing pool area rules.
• Communicate effectively with participants for scheduling private and partner lessons as well as distributing informational materials.
• Provide regular updates to the supervisor on participant progress, including recommendations for Swim Level changes.
• Organize and maintain class equipment, inspect before and after use and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in in-service training sessions as required.
• Maintain punctuality and meet job performance requirements, including but not limited to attendance and tardiness standards.

Other Job Functions

• Perform related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and standard resuscitation measures.
• Familiarity with swimming pool area policies and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with fellow instructors, supervisors and participants of all ages.
• Proficiency in various strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Assignments will be based upon knowledge level (and successful demonstration of knowledge level) of each individual instructor.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Quick and effective response in emergency situations
• Physical ability to perform swim lesson instruction.

Requirements

Working Conditions: Work environment takes place in both indoor and outdoor settings depending on assignment. Pool environment involves risks or discomforts requiring special safety precautions. Subject to noise, heat, moisture and humidity. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small-average sized child. Flexibility in scheduling including evenings and weekends is required.

Experience & Certifications: Minimum age requirement of 16 years. Current ARC First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within 60 days of hire. Prior Swim Lesson instruction experience preferred but not required. Completion of a student teacher period before achieving full status.

Pay Rate

Variable pay rate depending on both experience and lesson type.

Base Rate: $10.59/hour (to be paid during student teaching period, trainings and in-services)

Private Lesson Rate: $15 - $20/lesson (half hour)

Group Lesson Rate: $20 - $27/lesson (50 minutes)