GROUP INSTRUCTOR

Job Description

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under the direct supervision of the Deck Supervisor, the Swim Instructor will teach swimming in alignment with Hubbard Family Swim School (HFSS) standards of safety and excellence and the Teacher Standards. This role requires collaboration with other swim instructors and immediate responsibility for the safety and participation of children in swim lessons. The Swim Instructor is committed to fulfilling all HFSS duties with ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative, and responsive service. They will demonstrate leadership, management, and technical skills through effective collaboration, using team resources, progressive decision-making, and personal responsibility. The instructor will also communicate effectively with other swim instructors, administrative staff, parents, and children.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are representative of the tasks an employee may perform in this position. They are not intended to cover every task.

• Perform duties in a manner that exemplifies HFSS’s Core Values – Everyone is Family, Do Small Things with Great Love, Whatever It Takes, and Embrace Learning.
• Understand and enforce HFSS policies, Swim Instructor Standards, safety guidelines, rules, regulations, and emergency procedures. Maintain responsibility for swimmers’ safety and whereabouts at all times.
• Greet swimmers, parents, and staff warmly; build positive relationships and create loyalty among customers.
• Understand the different HFSS swim levels and prepare lessons according to the HFSS curriculum to ensure swimmers’ success.
• Teach and demonstrate swimming strokes and skills to participants of different ages as per HFSS curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with the Deck Supervisor about class structure, lesson plans, student progress, and personal development needs.
• Regularly assess students’ abilities and provide recommendations regarding advancement and placement to the Deck Supervisor. Prepare for Lane of the Week assessments. Stay aware of each child’s skills and needs.
• Ensure swimmers achieve skill goals in a timely manner.
• Learn and refer to swimmers by name to create a personal connection.
• Serve as a model for swimmers and other staff members. Exhibit positive behavior, conversation, personal habits, and attitude.
• Quickly and effectively resolve behavior issues and disputes involving swimmers.
• Maintain swim supplies and equipment, ensure it is in good shape, organize and store teaching equipment, and report damaged items to the Deck Supervisor. Keep the facility clean, organized, and safe.
• Continuously strive for improvement and expertise in job responsibilities.
• Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Arrive at the pool at least 15 minutes before the scheduled instruction period begins.
• Perform additional job-related duties, including but not limited to instructing swim lessons.
• Be flexible with scheduling and assist coworkers, including substituting when necessary.
  
  

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Works directly with the Deck Supervisor and Site Supervisor for direction and oversight.
• External: Interacts with students and parents.
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

• Two years of high school education.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Emotional maturity and genuine enjoyment of water.
• Ability to instruct in the pool for up to 5 hours per day.
• A genuine interest in the character development of youth.
• At least one year of experience working with youth or in related fields such as swimming, youth programs, recreation, or education (preferred).
• Acceptance and alignment with HFSS’s four core values.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

Skills that cannot be taught:

• Warmth and Humor: The ability to engage customers and make them feel welcome. Create an environment where everyone feels like part of the Hubbard Family.
• Communication: Clear and professional communication, both verbal and written. Ability to handle customer inquiries with patience and professionalism.
• Verbal Communication: Assess customer and child needs and communicate in a way that resonates with them.
• Problem Solving: Identify issues and determine effective solutions, considering both customer satisfaction and company impact.
• Accountability: Take responsibility for your actions and decisions. Accept constructive feedback and aim for improvement.
• Results Focused: Show initiative, prioritize tasks, and get things done without constant reminders.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintain high accuracy in lesson planning and time management. Stay aware of each swimmer’s skill level and progress.
• High Integrity: Maintain strong ethical standards, exhibit high character, and be dependable.
• Leadership: Foster a positive team environment, promote growth in others, and support colleagues in fulfilling their roles.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a safety sensitive position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, stoop, crouch and swim. The employee is frequently required to use hands to feel and reach.The employee must frequently lift, hold and/or move equipment or a small child up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment involves working in and around a pool which has a warm and humid atmosphere and which requires following specified safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.