Position: Swim Instructor
Reports to: Aquatics Director
FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly
Date Posted: 7/13/2022

Convent of the Sacred Heart’s Swim School is looking for passionate swim instructors to work with swimmers aged 3 and up in private, semi-private, and group format. The Swim Instructor will deliver lessons based on the Sacred Heart Swim School curriculum while ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience for the swimmers. This is a part-time position with variable hours on weekday afternoons and weekends.

Job Summary

The swim instructor will be responsible for teaching water safety and swimming skills to students aged 3 years through adulthood. The schedules will vary, but instruction may occur weekdays from 3-5 pm and Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm.

Essential Job Functions

• Create and deliver effective lesson plans for clients, based on their skill level
• Ability to adapt to the age, experience, and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives
• Competent at teaching all levels in the swim program curriculum
• Communicate progress regularly with participants/parents
• Complete records and reports as required
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions
• Ensure all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and materials/equipment are safe
• Provide for the health and safety of participants
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans
• Enforce aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Working towards a high school diploma, GED, or higher
• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety or coaching experience preferred
• One-year experience preferred

Licenses / Certifications

• CPR-PR/AED/First Aid
• Knowledge/experience with American Red Cross Water Safety curriculums
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
• Ability to swim/teach basic to advanced swimming techniques
• Excellent customer service skills, energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with members of all ages
• Comfortable working with all age groups, including very young children
• Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
• Capability to work independently
• Ability to make decisions quickly and easily
• Be flexible with work hours

Compensation

• Hourly wages start at $45/hour and are commensurate with experience

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, military status, Vietnam or other veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. In addition to the protected classifications included in our EEO policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. Any employee who engages in conduct that violates this policy is subject to discipline, up to and including termination.