Job Description

To assist with the instruction of students of all ages and ability levels in subject areas related to swimming, presenting subject matter by demonstrating proper technique, and teach assigned lower levels of curriculum.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to instruct with sound principles in the area of American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Ability to speak and communicate before both small and large groups of people with poise and enthusiasm, including but not limited to children, parents, coworkers, and staff.
• Provide individualized development guidelines for learn to swim participants.
• Create, teach, demonstrate, and implement planned practices suitable for children and adults of all ages and abilities.
• Ability to write class outlines, block plans, and daily lesson plans.
• Critique and give feedback to participants regarding their performance level.
• Provide a safe, fun, and enjoyable learning environment for all participants.
• Maintain open communication with the direct supervisor regarding scheduling and coaching.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with students of all ages, patrons, customers, staff, and upper management.
• Must demonstrate proper time management skills, be on time, be prepared to teach your class, and arrive 15 minutes before the class starts.
• Maintain a consistent schedule; must be able to commit to a full session of swimming lessons.
• Help facilitate equality and fairness among all participants.
• Ensure that any class changes or modifications are communicated to all class participants efficiently.
• Ensure that any class changes or modifications (i.e. participant transfers) are communicated to the direct supervisor efficiently.
• Assist with setup and clean up before and after lessons.
• Adhere to all Protecting the Mission policies and procedures as established by The Salvation Army.
• Knowledge of safety precautions needed and ability to ensure compliance/adherence by all class members.
• Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful problems with facilities to the proper supervisor.
• Follow and adhere to all of The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Report all accidents, incidents, and potential unsafe conditions immediately to the appropriate personnel and/or supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications and Proficiencies

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• 0-1 years of experience.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have ability to work and relate well with people.
• Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by the Health Department as well as The Salvation Army.
• Have a philosophy of education that is consistent with that of the Kroc Center and The Salvation Army.
• Have the ability to work with children, adults and other staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling and education including but not limited to:
  • Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to students of all ages.
  • Sensitivity to the individual needs of students.
  • Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
  • Ability to handle security and crisis situations calmly.
  • Ability to seek supervision and use it consistently.
• Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to swim 300 yards continuously using 200 yards of freestyle and 100 yards of breaststroke.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Minorites/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans.