What are the responsibilities and job description for the Year-Round Swim Instructor in Brentwood & Antioch position at British Swim School of Brentwood-Antioch?
Benefits:
Swim Instructor $17.50-$19.00/hour, flexible schedule, paid birthdays off.
This position lets you enjoy a company culture connected to your purpose and values! Swim lessons save lives, and British Swim School is on a mission to make the world a safer place. A Swim Instructor plays a vital role in promoting water safety and teaching swimming skills to individuals of various age groups and skill levels. We have two locations, both of which are the 24-Hour Fitnesses in Antioch and Brentwood.
The instructor's primary responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
Benefits and Perks:
Here at British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. We strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high child drowning statistics. We invest in quality team members to teach our lessons with the mindset that we are two schools in one, a survival school first and a learn-to-swim school second. As a result, we can support our mission to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer.
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Swim Instructor $17.50-$19.00/hour, flexible schedule, paid birthdays off.
This position lets you enjoy a company culture connected to your purpose and values! Swim lessons save lives, and British Swim School is on a mission to make the world a safer place. A Swim Instructor plays a vital role in promoting water safety and teaching swimming skills to individuals of various age groups and skill levels. We have two locations, both of which are the 24-Hour Fitnesses in Antioch and Brentwood.
The instructor's primary responsibilities include:
- Teaching Swimming Skills: Teach water acclimation, survival, and stroke development skills to individuals or groups, focusing on fundamental swimming techniques such as floating, kicking, stroking, and breathing.
- Water Safety: Emphasize water safety principles, including the importance of wearing life jackets, recognizing water hazards, and knowing how to respond to emergencies.
- Assessment: Evaluate the swimming abilities of participants and adapt instruction to their skill levels, offering guidance and feedback for improvement.
- Lesson Planning: Develop and organize lesson plans tailored to the needs and goals of each swimmer, ensuring that lessons are engaging and productive.
- Communication: Effectively communicate with students and their parents or guardians, providing progress updates and addressing concerns or questions.
- Demonstration: Demonstrate swimming techniques and exercises, both in and out of the water, to help students grasp the correct form and movement.
- Safety Oversight: Maintain a safe and clean swimming environment, including checking pool equipment and enforcing safety rules.
- Record Keeping: Communicate the progress of each student.
- Certification: Ensure that participants meet the required standards for various swimming levels and assist in awarding certificates or badges as appropriate.
- Continuing Education: Stay current with industry trends, certifications, and teaching methods through ongoing professional development.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma, equivalent, or in the process of completion.
- Previous experience as a swim instructor or lifeguard is preferred.
- Current lifeguard certification and CPR/First Aid certification preferred but not required.
- Previous experience working with children is preferred.
- Previous experience or interest in working with kids with disabilities/special abilities is preferred.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with individuals of all ages.
- Knowledge of swimming techniques and water safety.
- Patience, enthusiasm, and a passion for teaching swimming.
Benefits and Perks:
- Quarterly team events (offsite)
- Opportunities for gifts and prizes!
- Growth opportunities
- Cost of lifeguard certification will be reimbursed after six months of employment
- Flexible schedules (3-5 hours) convenient for after-school or second jobs
- Fun work environment and culture!
- Employee referral program (Bring a Buddy!)
- Paid training
- Paid birthdays off
Here at British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. We strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high child drowning statistics. We invest in quality team members to teach our lessons with the mindset that we are two schools in one, a survival school first and a learn-to-swim school second. As a result, we can support our mission to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer.
Salary : $18 - $19