Swim Instructor

*Swim Instructor* *Primary Responsibilities:* * Ensure the safety and supervision of all students in the HAC Swim School Program.
* Understand and teach the HAC Adaptive Swim School Program * Project a friendly, positive outlook at all times.
* Assist with training and coaching of instructional program team members.
*Specific Responsibilities:* * Prepare for the instruction of students so that they will progress through the program to their maximum skill level.
* Understand and enforce all pool rules with students to ensure their safety during the lesson.
* Advise the HAC Instructional Program Manager of any health or student safety concerns.
* Understand HAC Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and take appropriate action as needed.
* Maintain required certifications.
(_Classes or certifications that are work-related may be reimbursed and require advanced approval of the Instructional Program Manager_).
This includes American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instruction (within 3 months of hire).
* Attend all in-service, staff meetings, or training sessions.
* Support programming by assisting with cleaning and laundry duties, as assigned.
* Identify facility needs and assist staff and guests in all areas of the facility as needed.
* Communicate with parents about student progress and any questions and/or issues.
* Available to teach daytime, evening, and/or weekend lessons.
*Essential Qualifications:* * Minimum of 18 years of age * In-depth understanding of swimming skills and learning progressions.
* Possess and maintain lifeguard certification.
* Effective communication skills.
* Possess an ability to work well with children and adults.
* Demonstrate a mature attitude and judgement.
* Demonstrate a willingness to take direction or input from others.
*Preferred Qualifications:* * Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
* American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor *Physical Demands:* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All persons interested in teaching swimming should be capable of recognizing and demonstrating all types of swimming strokes and know how to present swimming skills in a logical teaching progression.
*Work Environment:* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job will require that an instructor is able to teach in the water and from the pool deck as a part of their normal work experience.
Apply online at hollandaquatic.
org Job Type: Part-time Pay: $13.
00 - $15.
00 per hour Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week Benefits: * Employee discount Schedule: * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Application Question(s): * Are you able to work evenings and weekends? Ability to Relocate: * Holland, MI 49423: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person