What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal: Swim Instructor - Menlo Park/ Palo Alto: Starting @ $23/hr position at Team Sheeper?
If you love to swim, enjoy working with children, and want to make a difference in someone's life by teaching a life-saving skill, then this is the opportunity for you! We are looking for Swim Instructors to join our fantastic team for the Summer. No experience is necessary, we will train you!
Please note, seasonal shifts are week-long sessions so you must be able to commit to the same shift every day for the week that you sign up for. Camp Lessons are held Monday-Friday, whereas Public Lessons are held Monday-Thursday and Saturdays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to teach proper swimming technique in a safe, positive and appropriate manner to various levels and age groups in accordance with the company's instructional guidelines (We will train you!)
- Observes students during class to teach and correct mistakes, demonstrating skills as needed
- Engage participants in a fun class dynamic
- Responsible for set-up and clean-up of lesson area
- Ability to track and maintain evaluation cards for students
- Excellent communication skills with children and adults
- Attend staff and training meetings as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must complete training requirements prior to your first shift, and/or no later than June 15th. (Training starts in May if you’re available)
- Must be able to commit to at least 4 weeks of summer programming
- Must be able to commit to every day within the shift option you sign up for.
- Comfortable in an outdoor pool for 3 hours
- Must be punctual, responsible, and maintain a positive attitude
- Compassionate, enthusiastic, and enjoys working as a team
- Must be an effective communicator, with students and parents as appropriate
- Experience working with children and creating a positive environment for their development is a plus
- Competitive swim experience or experience in an aquatics program environment is a plus
- Must be a minimum of 15 years of age
Perks/Benefits
- Starting wage is $23 per hour
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule: multiple weeks and shift opportunities to choose from
- Outdoor environment
- Commuter and public transportation friendly locations
Salary : $23
