What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Lesson Coordinator position at City of Bloomington?
Teach children ages 6 months to 15 years, and adults, the fundamentals of learning to swim using games, songs, and repetition. Directly reports the Aquatics Coordinator.
This list may not include all tasks and/or knowledge which may be expected of the employee, nor does it cover all specific duties which may be required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and know how to use course materials effectively.
- Introduce aquatics skills at the appropriate level to assigned class.
- Plan and effectively organize class time for maximum practice through a daily lesson plan.
- Develop creative ways to teach a skill including demonstration, activities, and repetition.
- Teach with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Use assigned pool space effectively and efficiently.
- Build effective relationships with students and parents.
- Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
- Uses problem solving/creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
- Complete appropriate records and paperwork.
- Coordinate with co-workers to keep class moving, fun and involving all participants inactivity.
- Enforce and teach facility rules participants.
- Organize and take care of equipment and supplies.
- Assist with light janitorial duties.
Typical Qualifications
- Must be able to swim proficiently.
- Ability to demonstrate basic swimming skills.
- Ability to swim all four competitive swim strokes.
- Must be comfortable working with young children.
- Previous experience working with children.
- Must be dependable, confident, self-motivated, outgoing, energetic, and ability to problem solve.
- Ability to motivate and instruct participants in a positive aquatic environment.
- Ability to accept direction and follow proper policy and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, participants, and patrons, recognizing differences in the variety of age categories desired.
- Must attend staff training.
Minimum Age:
- Summer Employment: 15 years old
- Fall, Winter, Spring Employment: 16 years old
Preferred Certifications:
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- American Red Cross Lifeguard and Waterpark Skills Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
