What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor position at Little Flippers Swim?
Benefits:
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Referral Program
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
Little Flippers Swim is looking for a year-round swim instructor who will provide a safe, enjoyable and educational aquatic experience for children and families. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be comfortable in the water, value impacting children through teaching life-saving skills and possess the desire to be part of a local, small business. Prior experience as swim instructor highly preferred.
RESPONSIBILITES:
Responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants using the Little Flippers Swim curriculum.
Begin and end class on time, remaining afterwards to answer participant and/or parent questions.
Focus on educating participants on proper technique and promoting swimmer safety.
Provide for the health and safety of participants by ensuring that teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are in safe, working order.
Immediately report any safety issues and/or concerns to designated individual.
Consistently follow all safety rules, pool rules and regulations.
Respond to all accidents and/or emergencies in accordance with Little Flippers Swim approved protocols.
Consistently present a professional experience and courteous attitude, maintaining high standards of customer service.
Provide on-time submittals of skills assessment, certificates, and attendance via the staff portal.
Attend mandatory meetings and instructor development trainings as scheduled.
Stay informed about important news and announcements by regularly logging into staff portal.
Wear appropriate attire when representing Little Flippers Swim.
Complete other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
18 years of age or older
Enjoys children and working with them
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kkckboards, diving rings, etc.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate energy and enthusiasm
Ability to problem solve and use creative thinking
Ability to pass pre-employment practical skills test in water
Previous aquatics/instructor experience
Preferred:
Current CPR/AED certificate (willing to become CPR certified within 30 days of hire)
Customer Service experience
REQUIREMENTS:
Able to work in up to 90 degree water for up to 4 hours
Able to life up to 50 pounds, including moving equipment and physically assisting students in/out of the water
Able to work in a cold, hot (outside temp ranges from 45-115) and noisy environment
Able to climb in and out of the pool
Able to tread water for 5 minutes or more
Able to work M, W and TH afternoon/evening shifts and Saturday mornings
LOCATIONS:
Positions available in Chandler and Queen Creek
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Salary : $16 - $18
