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Job description
Swim Lesson / Water Safety Instructor
Swim Lesson / Water Safety Instructors will plan, teach, and report course records of swim lessons for Indian River County. Morning and evening hours available. Friday are makeup days for any potential weather cancelations.
We are looking for individuals with experience in teaching, swimming, and/or a passion for helping others. The State of Florida requires swim lesson instructors to have a certification through an aquatic agency. Indian River County offers American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification at a discount for anyone who teaches for our aquatic department.
Essential Job Duties
Plan, organize, and implement swim lessons for various ages and ability levels
Be a positive role model by promoting aquatic safety
Responsible for lesson set up, clean up, and identifying needed materials
Keep track of participants progress on checklists and report class records
Be prompt, on time, and ready for lessons each day
Deliver excellent customer service to participants, parents/guardians, any persons attending
Strong collaboration with other swim lesson instructors, aquatic recreation coordinator, and pool staff
Report any concerns or injuries, and maintain a safe and clean teaching environment
Typical Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school diploma or equivalent desired
Swimming experience and ability to teach in various depths of water
Teaching/instructor experience preferred, but not required
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions on class instruction
Ability to demonstrate skills and utilize equipment to demonstrate skills
Ability to communicate with Recreation Coordinator of Aquatics and people of all ages, both orally and written
Knowledge of facility rules and program rules
Maintain strong character and unquestionable integrity
Education and Experience Required
Prior teaching or instructor experience preferred, but not required
18 years and older
Supplemental Information
Work Environment
Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the duties of this job.
Swim lessons occur at outdoor aquatic facilities that can experience changing weather conditions, including wind, rain, thunderstorms, high heat, humidity, etc
Exposure to moderate noise levels.
Physical Abilities
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Must have physical strength, balance, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas and depths of the pools and pool deck
Must be able to work in different temperatures and changing weather conditions.
Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of the teaching area.
Exposure to characteristic County Park environments.
Worksite address
sebastian, FL, 32958, US
Who can apply
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