What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor - YEAR ROUND position at City of Minnetonka?
Do you love the water? Do you enjoy teaching and instruction?! We are seeking ambitious, energetic, water-orientated individuals with a strong service attitude. Swim instructors not only get paid to have fun but will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment while providing safe swimming instruction.
By being a part of our program, you will be able to develop highly sought after professional skills:
Position Perks:
By being a part of our program, you will be able to develop highly sought after professional skills:
- Written and oral communication
- Being a coach mentor
- Responsibility
- Leadership
- Educate participants on proper swim techniques, promote swimmer safety, and teach new skills.
- Adapt teaching approaches to age, experience, and ability of participants to meet level objectives.
- Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with department guidelines, prepare lesson plans accordingly, maintain reports, and support members and program participants in achieving their goals.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all forms of communications, such as in-person and emails.
- Ability to be punctual, organized, approachable, and energetic.
- Preferred: previous coaching our swim instruction experience.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years old (Don't meet the age requirement?! Email us to inquire about our junior swim instructor program).
- A minimum of 15 hours of weekly availability.
- Must be available to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Attend required staff meetings and training.
- Mandatory training will be scheduled before the start of the program session.
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, communicating quickly and effectively provide emergency response.
- Ability to swim and knows all four competitive swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:- Safe and effective teaching practices and use of all equipment.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology and injury prevention.
- Effectively dealing with large numbers of participants.
- Instruct others in the use of a variety of health fitness and athletic equipment.
- Handle customer concerns and assist with customer needs.
- Learn Center polices, programs and practices.
Position Perks:
- Work with individuals of all ages and teach a life-long skill
- Resume builder for those looking to work with the youth population
- Employee discount for Williston Fitness Center and swim program discount for dependents
- Work up to 40 hours per week
- Paid training hours
- Uniform provided (rash guard)
- Year-round employment opportunity
- No scheduled holidays
Salary : $18 - $35
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