Swim Instructor

Job Title: Swim Instructor

Shift Availabilities: Weekday Evenings 3:45pm - 8:00pm and/or Weekends (9:00am - 2:00pm).

Reports to: Deck Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. NO CERTIFICATION is required to start!

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
3. Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
4. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
5. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
6. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
7. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
8. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
9. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
10. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
11. Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Swimming experience is preferred not required.

Certificates and Licenses:

A valid Lifeguard (CPR, AED and First Aid) certification is required or must be obtained with in 30 day of employment.

Work Environment:

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.

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