Swim Instructor - Splash Valley Aquatics

Company: Rink Management Services Corporation
Location: Kankakee
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Job Purpose
Demonstrates competency to teach and lead specific skills and activities in the water for group and private lessons.
Duties and Responsibilities
Instruct and evaluate students participating in swim lessons
Responsible for the safety of participants in their own class
Begin and end class on time, remain after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed, and clean up supplies
Submit completed report cards, skills sheets, and attendance information on time
Perform water chemical balance tests prior to and after swim lessons
Maintain constant surveillance of guests in the facility
Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
Present a professional appearance and attitude, and maintain a high standard of customer service
Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled
Maintain a clean facility
Executes policies and procedures professionally and accurately
Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be 16 years of age or order
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Available to substitute as necessary
Individuals must be able to attend any training sessions held by the department
Individuals must or be willing to obtain a current certification in CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) all through the American Red Cross
Swim Instructors should display a positive customer service attitude, and be a team player
Available to substitute as necessary
Attend all scheduled in-services
Understand and act out Emergency Action Plan (EAP) as needed
Standard First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Must have a thorough understanding of swimming lessons techniques for both youth and adult.
Under the direction of the Aquatics Director the Learn To Swim Instructor (LTS) will teach swimming and safety skills to patrons, complete appropriate paperwork including but not limited to Red Cross Course Records and lesson attendance records, and attend all Learn To Swim In-Services
Must have the ability and discretion to handle conflict among employees, as well as participants, and to determine the appropriate course of action
Working Conditions

Work responsibilities will be performed in and around a pool within a recreational facility. Some work may be done in a standard office environment within the facility. Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors.

Physical Requirements
Necessary ability to spend periods of time in the water
Must be able to perform the physical labor required to work with a variety of people

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