Swim Lesson Instructor — Engage, Teach, Impact Groups

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic Swim Lesson Instructors to coordinate materials, provide instruction, and ensure participant safety in group lessons. The role emphasizes welcoming guests, maintaining records, and following center policies in a Christian community setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of swim-teaching experience. Certifications and Safe from Harm training within 30 days are preferred; background checks are

Qualifications

• Good communication skills including interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior instruction for clients to increase swim skills for classes within the scope of the training of the instructor.
• Considerately and patiently enforce Kroc Center rules to provide a safe environment for all.
• Provide exceptional quality service, leadership and mentoring to all guests in swim lessons – promoting a culture in which excellent customer hospitality thrives, all guests feel welcome, and events and programming are well attended.
• Keep up-to-date documentation of all lesson plans and execution with progress reports as required.
• Understand how to use and safely operate facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the development, improvement and implementation of systems that safeguard any/all facilities, supplies and equipment related to aquatic programs, lessons and classes.
• Keep daily maintenance records and statistics. Notify Aquatics Management of the need for significant or immediate repair of equipment and replacing supplies.
• Assure any emergency response follows TSA policy and clear and concise documentation is completed.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings and staff meetings as directed by the Aquatics Management.
• Maintain certifications and attend quarterly water safety in services.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Web-based payroll system

Job description

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic Swim Lesson Instructors to coordinate materials, provide instruction, and ensure participant safety in group lessons. The role emphasizes welcoming guests, maintaining records, and following center policies in a Christian community setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of swim-teaching experience. Certifications and Safe from Harm training within 30 days are preferred; background checks are