Swim Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Opportunities for Advancement
• Referral Program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Little Flippers Swim is looking for an experienced year-round swim instructor who will provide a safe, enjoyable and educational aquatic experience for children and families. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be comfortable in the water, value impacting children through teaching life-saving skills and possess the desire to be part of a local, small business. Experience teaching Parent/Tot and Technique classes required.

RESPONSIBILITES :

Responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants using the Little Flippers Swim curriculum.

Begin and end class on time, remaining afterwards to answer participant and/or parent questions.

Focus on educating participants on proper technique and promoting swimmer safety.

Provide for the health and safety of participants by ensuring that teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are in safe, working order.

Immediately report any safety issues and/or concerns to designated individual.

Consistently follow all safety rules, pool rules and regulations.

Respond to all accidents and/or emergencies in accordance with Little Flippers Swim approved protocols.

Consistently present a professional experience and courteous attitude, maintaining high standards of customer service.

Provide on-time submittals of skills assessment, certificates, and attendance via the staff portal.

Attend mandatory meetings and instructor development trainings as scheduled.

Stay informed about important news and announcements by regularly logging into staff portal.

Wear appropriate attire when representing Little Flippers Swim.

Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

18 years of age or older

Enjoys children and working with them

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment

Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kkckboards, diving rings, etc.

Ability to work independently and demonstrate energy and enthusiasm

Ability to problem solve and use creative thinking

Ability to pass pre-employment practical skills test in water

Previous aquatics/instructor experience

Preferred:

Current CPR/AED certificate (willing to become CPR certified within 30 days of hire)

Customer Service experience

REQUIREMENTS:

Able to work in up to 90 degree water for up to 4 hours

Able to life up to 50 pounds, including moving equipment and physically assisting students in/out of the water

Able to work in a cold, hot (outside temp ranges from 45-115) and noisy environment

Able to climb in and out of the pool

Able to tread water for 5 minutes or more

Able to work afternoon/evening shifts and Saturday mornings

LOCATIONS:

Positions available in Chandler and Queen Creek

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour