Swiming Instructor

Job purpose

Conduct swimming classes and individual swimming lessons in a safe and responsible manner.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reports all complaints, emergencies, hazards or faulty equipment to the Fitness Director.
• Maintains all necessary class records as required.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the Red Cross.
• Assists in rendering First Aid according to the standards established by the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.
• Maintains attendance records of members and children attending lessons.
• Charges members for all lessons.
• Maintains a courteous, polite and helpful relationship with all members and guests.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Fitness Director.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and/or Experience

• Some High School required.
• Competitive swimming experience as coach or athlete preferred.
• Lifeguard training and some experience teaching swim lessons required.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Adequate knowledge of and experience in pool chemistry, operation and management.
• Training in rescue and surveillance techniques and blood-borne pathogens.
• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
• Has knowledge of specific state and local laws and statutes regarding pool safety and inspections.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
• Red Cross progressive Swimming Instructor Certificate Desirable.
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units, and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card.

Working conditions

• Working conditions are often, hot, humid, slippery and wet.
• Able to work in a busy, noisy environment.
• Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.

Physical requirements

• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment, which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.

Direct reports

None