Private Swim Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:
Conduct private swim lessons for participants of all ages and abilities in the
Aquatics Center at the Glenwood Springs Community Center following American
Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program curriculum.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Aquatics Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS ASSIGNED: 0
JOB LOCATION: Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CATEGORY: Part-time
HOURS: Not to exceed 28 hours per week

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Coordinate with participant and/or guardian and Aquatics Supervisor to
schedule sessions.
2. Prepare lesson plans for private swim lessons.
3. Gather, stage, and return necessary equipment.
4. Instruct participants independently.
5. Maintain a safe and inviting learning environment for participants.
6. Communicate with participants and parents/guardians of participants
before and/or after swim lessons the information to be covered, any areas
of excellence or needed improvement, and plans for the next swim lesson.
7. Complete and provide achievement cards to participants at end of session.
8. Distribute Program Feedback forms to participants or parents/guardians
at end of session.
9. Inform Aquatics Supervisor of session completion, reschedules, and
new sessions.
10. Positively interact with and provide exceptional customer service to the
general public.

OTHER DUTIES:
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change
at any time with or without notice.?Ability to work evenings,
weekends, and holidays, depending upon the specified need?is mandatory.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a group atmosphere.
Reliable and self-disciplined.
Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in
writing.??
Use good judgment, take initiative, and respond diplomatically and
professionally to issues.
Demonstrate the ability to perform front crawl, back crawl,
breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Necessary:
Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
Must have current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
certification, State Certified Teaching License, USA Swimming or American
Swimming Coaches Association coach certification, or have 2 years verifiable
swim instruction experience.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification but be obtained within 90 days of hire.