Swim Instructor

2 weeks ago


Stamford, Connecticut, United States In Shape Solutions Full time
Job Title: Swim Instructor

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Swim Instructor to join our team at In-Shape Solutions. As a Swim Instructor, you will be responsible for planning and delivering age-appropriate and skill-focused swimming lessons to participants of all ages.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Teach swimming lessons to participants of all ages
  • Maintain a safe environment through correct implementation of safety policies and procedures
  • Engage appropriately with swim participants and their parents
  • Effectively communicate with participant parents
  • Complete program session trackers and distribute to participants/participant parents
  • Enforce and notify management regarding safety standards and identify potential hazards of the facility
  • Monitor and report equipment issues
  • Enforce all pool rules, regulations, and program standards
  • Advise Manager regarding any need for discipline or ejection of member(s) from pool facility
  • Complete all records and reports as required
  • Help keep pool deck and facility clean
  • May be required to lifeguard and teach private and/or group swim lessons
  • Assist in building our In-Shape community of members through a consistent member experience
Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Current lifeguard certification or ability to pass lifeguard certification within 60 days of hire date
  • Current CPR or ability to pass CPR certification within 60 days of hire date
  • Must be able to work mornings, evenings, and weekends; based on swim class schedules
  • Previous experience helpful but not required
  • Flexible/positive attitude in meeting and exceeding our members expectations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, work well under pressure and time constraints and displays positive behavior in all member interactions
  • Able to follow written instruction and complete basic forms
  • Successfully passing a basic swim assessment will be required as part of the hiring process
  • Ability to swim 100 meters of freestyle, breaststroke, back and butterfly
  • Bilingual skills a plus
  • High regard and propensity for safety
  • Attend In-Shape team meetings and trainings as required
  • Must be Trustline registered; In-Shape will facilitate this upon acceptance of offer of employment or upon reaching the age of 18 if under the age of 18 the time of hire
Benefits:
  • Free health club membership
  • Casual work environment
  • Discount on in club retail items and any current vendor partner offerings
  • Opportunity for growth; professional development
  • 401(k) savings plan
Work Environment/Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member will constantly be in and out of a body of water. Team members are frequently required to walk and stand up to 8 hours/day; sitting is seldom to occasional. Team members are occasionally required to use hands and fingers for handle or feel; occasional reach, push and pulling with arms and hands; occasional climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and occasional reach and twist, including side-to-side movements, in and out of a body of water. The team member may be required to occasionally lift, carry or move up to 25 pounds and may seldom be required to lift, carry or move 26-50 pounds. Team members may be exposed to cleaning chemicals or airborne particles and will be required to wear designated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as directed.



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