Swim Instructor

Centers, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. Our team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both Centers and our clients.

Essential Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality swim instruction for preschool, school-age, and adult students in group and private lessons.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Have familiarity with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively
• Adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience, and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives as set by the department
• Maintain order and discipline in classes to ensure a safe environment and promote a learning atmosphere
• Demonstrate skills required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, life jackets, etc.
• Communicate regularly with participants to ensure they are aware of their progress
• Attend all mandatory full staff meetings and specific area meetings
• Check email and intranet on a regular basis
• Serve as a role model and maintain a professional attitude to all parents, children, and co-workers on and off duty
• Other duties as required by supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred but not required
• American Red Cross CPR
• Lifeguard Training and First Aid (preferred) Swimming Background
• Experience teaching swim lessons in a group setting

Competencies:

• Proficient in teaching skills to students at various skill levels

Work Environment:

• Pool
• Moderate to loud noise

Physical Demands:

• Physical conditioning

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.