Swim Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

The Springfield JCC is currently looking to add to our fantastic team of part time swim instructors! Weekend availability a requirement - mornings Monday-Thursday. Pay Range : $15.50-26 / hr

Essential Responsibilities :

Be available to teach a wide variety of swim lessons / aquatics offerings, including but not limited to :

Adult / Child Lessons (Ages 6 months - 2.9 years old)

Youth & Preschool Lessons (Ages 3 -12 years old)

Lessons for Summer Camp, KidSpace (After school program), and Early Learning Center

Adult lessons

Lessons for the special needs population (Adaptive Aquatics) - experience preferred but not required.

Provide high-quality swim lessons using recognized, effective, and relevant skills and techniques within the Aquatics industry.

Assess each swim participant’s performance in each lesson and provide feedback.

Take attendance at the beginning of each lesson.

Provide certificates / written communication at the end of each group lesson session about the participant’s progress and which level they qualify for moving forward.

Provide back-up support and fill-in where needed in the absence of the regularly scheduled instructor.

Effectively communicate the new skills that are learned at the end of each lesson to families and swim lesson participants.

Effectively communicate the expectations and goals of each level to families, swim lesson participants, and instructors.

Ensure the swim lesson environment is safe and conducive to learning.

Maintain and organize all swim lesson equipment.

Develop meaningful relationships with members, staff, and the general public and use excellent customer service and communication skills to maintain those relationships.

Qualifications :

Be able to motivate people of all different backgrounds and provide constructive feedback on their progress.

Reliable, professional and passionate about aquatics

Proven knowledge of each swimming stroke and the mechanics involved with teaching each stroke.

A positive attitude with the ability to work alone, with the Aquatics team, or the entire Health and Wellness team depending on facility needs

Proven track record of providing high-quality swim lesson services to a wide variety of populations.

Education / Experience / Certifications

Must have (or be willing to obtain) current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications for both infant / child and adult.

WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred, but not required