Swim Lesson Instructor

City of Greenbelt, Maryland; Maryland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greenbelt is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor to teach swim lessons for all ages at the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center. This role involves ensuring safety, providing instruction, and maintaining a positive atmosphere for participants. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a strong swimming background.

Qualifications

• Current certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR, and AED preferred.
• Swimming background knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons to swimmers of all ages and abilities.
• Enforce pool and safety rules to maintain a safe environment.
• Evaluate students and provide feedback.

Skills

Swimming background knowledge

Education

Lifeguard Training

First Aid

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Automated External Defibrillation

Job description

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Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center

City of Greenbelt Recreation Department

Greenbelt, Maryland 20770

301-397-2204

Position Description

Position: Swim Lesson Instructor

Reports To: Swim Lesson Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinators, Supervisor

Starting Pay: $17.21/hour

Description: The Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons to swimmers between the ages of 6 months to adults and seniors according to Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center guidelines. Classes include parent and child classes, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes, tween/teen classes, and adult instructional classes. The Swim Lesson Instructor will enforce pool and safety rules and Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center policies to maintain a safe environment and customer satisfaction.

Duties:

• Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively
• Provide swim instruction to students of all ages, abilities, and skill levels
• Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives
• Evaluate students and recommend appropriate classes for their skill levels
• Provide corrective and positive feedback to students to ensure learning and a positive atmosphere
• Complete student evaluation cards
• Have all instructional equipment ready before lessons begin and put all equipment away at the end of lessons.
• Communicate regularly with participants and parents
• Recognize distressed swimmers and provide the necessary assistance
• Know, understand, and enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Never leave students unattended
• Report to duty and be ready to work 15 minutes prior to the beginning of your shift
• Maintain a positive rapport and image with the patrons.
• Keeps the facility clean, including pool, pool area, and locker rooms.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Current certification in the following:
• Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillation (preferred).
• Swimming background knowledge.
  

Application:

• Submit a city application to the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center, or to the Personnel Office: 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

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  Government Administration

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