Swim Lesson Instructor
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City of Greenbelt
Greenbelt, MD, US
Summary
The Swim Lesson Instructor teaches swimming skills to students of all ages while ensuring a safe environment by enforcing pool rules. They are also responsible for maintaining instructional equipment and keeping the facility clean.
Job Description
Position: Swim Lesson Instructor
Reports To: Swim Lesson Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinators, Supervisor
Starting Pay: $16.87/hour Grade: 5
Description: The Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons to swimmers between the ages of 6 months to adults and seniors according to Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center guidelines. Classes include parent and child classes, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes, tween/teen classes, and adult instructional classes. The Swim Lesson Instructor will enforce pool and safety rules and Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center policies to maintain a safe environment and customer satisfaction.
Duties:
- Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively.
- Provide swimming instruction to students of all ages, abilities, and skill levels.
- Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience, and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives.
- Evaluate students and recommend appropriate classes for their skill levels.
- Provide corrective and positive feedback to students to ensure learning and a positive atmosphere.
- Complete student evaluation cards
- Have all instructional equipment ready before lessons begin and put all equipment away at the end of lessons.
- Communicate regularly with participants and parents.
- Recognize distressed swimmers and provide the necessary assistance.
- Know, understand, and enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
- Never leave students unattended
- Report to duty and be ready to work 15 minutes prior to the beginning of your shift.
- Maintain a positive rapport and image with the patrons.
- Keeps the facility clean, including pool, pool area, and locker rooms.
Qualifications:
- Current certification in the following:
- Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillation (preferred).
- Swimming background knowledge.
The City of Greenbelt is home to over 25,000 residents, a diverse group representing a multitude of ethnicities, faiths, cultures, and lifestyles. While Greenbelt has the feel and charm of a small town, it also offers big-city conveniences. The City is located within the boundaries of the Capital Beltway (I-495), giving access to the entire Washington suburban area; the Baltimore Washington Parkway (MD295), a direct connection to Baltimore, and minutes away from Route 50 leading to Annapolis, Maryland. Greenbelt is located on the Metropolitan Washington's extensive bus line and has its own stop on the Green Line of the METRORAIL system!
Founded
1937
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Greenbelt, Maryland
The City of Greenbelt is home to over 25,000 residents, a diverse group representing a multitude of ethnicities, faiths, cultures, and lifestyles. While Greenbelt has the feel and charm of a small town, it also offers big-city conveniences. The City is located within the boundaries of the Capital Beltway (I-495), giving access to the entire Washington suburban area; the Baltimore Washington Parkway (MD295), a direct connection to Baltimore, and minutes away from Route 50 leading to Annapolis, Maryland. Greenbelt is located on the Metropolitan Washington's extensive bus line and has its own stop on the Green Line of the METRORAIL system!
Founded
1937
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Greenbelt, Maryland
