Group Swim Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:
Conduct group 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 Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CATEGORY: Part-time
HOURS: Up to 29 hours per week
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Prepare lesson plans for group swim lessons.
2. Gather, stage, and return necessary equipment.
3. Instruct up to 6 participants per swim lesson independently.
4. If provided, brief Swim Aide on lesson plan and actively involve Swim
Aide in swim lesson.
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. Provide Aquatics Coordinator total number of successful,
unsuccessful, and not evaluated participants at end of session.
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.