Aquatics Instructor

Job Summary

The Aquatics/Safety-Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching group, private, and semi-private swimming lessons to students, faculty, staff, and community members using the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program materials. The instructor ensures the safety of participants, teaches to Red Cross standards, and communicates effectively with participants and the Aquatics and Safety Coordinator to schedule and complete lessons.

Responsibilities

- Teach swimming lessons to students, faculty, staff, and community members
- Ensure the safety of participants in the pool and surrounding area
- Communicate effectively with participants and the Aquatics and Safety Coordinator

Requirements

- Proof of current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or similar nationally recognized certification
- Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with Basic First Aid
- Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
- Previous experience teaching private swim lessons

Work Environment

This position is 50/50 eligible, and the student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA to qualify. The worker is subject to environmental conditions, including protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions, activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions, including fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

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