Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Jobs

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The Swim Instructor teaches group and/or private swim classes for our members.

Essential Functions:

Teaches various levels and age groups in accordance with Active Wellness instructional guidelines.
Plan lessons, select appropriate drills, and evaluate the student’s progress.
Present proper demonstrations and explain skills, analyze and correct performance, minimize fear, and use appropriate teaching devices.
Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment.
Attend all in-service trainings.
Maintain accurate records and prepare course completion certificates.
Perform all swimming strokes and skills taught in all levels.
Effectively communicate each student’s progress either to the student directly, or to the student’s parents where appropriate.

Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of the swimming pool environment and must closely monitor and rescue swimmers.

Essential Functions:

Project and promote a professional image
Explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures to patrons
Rescue swimmers in need of assistance
Demonstrate proper rescue techniques, including but not limited to, swimming rescues, First Aid, and CPR
Administer emergency care to patrons in need of assistance
Monitor activities of patrons in the water and on deck and minimized the possibility of patron injury
Conduct routine chemical test of the water on an hourly basis
Keep accurate records of incident reports, maintenance, and chemical testing
Perform routine maintenance of pool and pool equipment
Keep all certification current
Effectively supervise the swimming area from an elevated Lifeguard chair
Attend all in-service trainings
Keep physically fit in order to perform the job effectively