Swim Instructor II

1 month ago

Ewa Beach, United States Salvation Army Full time

The Salvation Army

Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

Kapolei, Hawaii

Job Description Rev: 3/8/2023

POSITION TITLE: Swim Instructor II

DEPARTMENT:Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (Kroc Center Hawaii)

SUPERVISOR: Aquatic Manager

FLSA STATUS:Non Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Part Time, On Call, Hourly

GENERAL STATEMENT: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual, emotional and physical regeneration of all people.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

KROC CENTER HAWAII VISION: Kroc Center Hawaii is a community center where families, individuals and relationships thrive in the name of Jesus.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Water Safety Instructor I is responsible for teaching swim lessons to children at least 6 months old and adults according to Kroc Center Hawaii guidelines and enforce pool and safety rules and Kroc Center Hawaii policies to maintain a safe environment and member and guest satisfaction.

The Kroc Center Hawaii Water Safety Instructor I will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  1. High School graduate or GED.
  2. American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Certification, American Red Cross, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
  3. At least 1 year of teaching swimming in a formal setting
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Swim lesson instruction and water exercise instruction.
  2. Familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively.
  3. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Teach swim lessons to preschool, school age children and adults, levels 1-6.
  2. Know and understand the Kroc Center Hawaii Aquatics program, including classes, swimming levels, skills taught in each level, and the requirements for passing each level.
  3. Evaluate students and recommend appropriate classes for their skill levels.
  4. Provide corrective and positive feedback to students to ensure learning and a positive atmosphere.
  5. Cover all materials required in a class. Complete student evaluations, reports, and records. Maintain confidentiality of all information and documents received.
  6. Have all instructional equipment ready before lessons begin and put all equipment away at the end of lessons.
  7. Communicate regularly with participants and parents.
  8. Recognize distressed swimmers and provide the necessary assistance.
  9. Know, understand, and enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
  10. Never leave students unattended.
  11. Maintain a positive rapport and image with students, members, and guests.
  12. Keep the facilities clean, including pool, pool area, and locker rooms.
  13. Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
  14. Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center Hawaii.
  15. Attend staff meetings and other administrative meetings.
  16. Maintain regular and punctual work attendance. Available to work a flexible schedule that includes working on weekends, holidays, and evenings.
  17. Perform other duties as assigned.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
  1. Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  2. Detail oriented and attention to detail.
  3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
  4. Ability to maintain a self-motivated and self- directed schedule.
  5. Ability to take projects from beginning through completion.
  6. Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
  7. Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.
  8. Able to work with limited supervision, and work in a team setting with other professionals.
  9. Exercise good judgment and comfortable taking initiative with projects.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The candidate chosen for this position will have the ability to remain in the water ranging from 80-90 degrees for the duration of swim lessons (1-4 hours); support child weight in the water; recognize distressed swimmers and those needing assistance and provide the necessary aid and able to communicate verbally and loudly across distances.

May also be required to run, swim, paddle and walk long distances; stand and sit for long periods; uses hand to finger, handle, feel or operate lifesaving equipment.

The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 50-75 pounds and occasionally more than 75 pounds. This employee may also be required to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephone; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies.

The position requires the ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner in conformity with The Salvation Army Mission Statement. The position also requires the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee regularly works under outdoor weather conditions, is routinely exposed to the sun, may be exposed to extreme heat; works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces and is periodically exposed to hazardous conditions/situations.

Attendance at trainings and conferences, both in Hawaii and on the mainland, may be required. Extensive travel is possible, including air travel, driving long distances, night driving, overnight travel, and extended travel of three days or more.

EQUIPMENT NEEDS:

Kick boards, swim buoys, hand paddles, swim noodles and associated swimming toy, and moving swimming teaching platform.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate

American Red Cross First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent

CLEARANCES:

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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