JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for teaching learn to swim classes to children and adults and plan, conduct and/or organize designated swimming development classes or water safety presentations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates swimming skills and performance. Instructs aquatic programs according to the American Red Cross curriculum and based on sound learning principles.
• Participates in all in-service training sessions.
• Ensures safe participation of patrons enrolled in learn to swim classes and other aquatic programs or presentations.
• Responds to questions regarding swim lessons and skill development.
• Maintains class attendance and course records. Assists with learn to swim registration as requested.
• Promotes good public relations with facility users and outside organizations by presenting water safety presentations (to requesting groups when feasible).
• Completes general housekeeping duties in the aquatic facility
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Minimum of 16 years of age and actively pursuing high school diploma.

Special Requirements:

Must possess current American Red Cross Certifications Water Safety Instructor (WSI). PCPR/AED and First Aid or equivalent certification. Must possess valid Texas "Class C" driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and able to teach the American Red Cross Water Safety curriculum.
• Skill in good communication and public relation.
• Ability to swim, bend, stoop, twist and reach when teaching and maintaining pool area.
• Ability to walk frequently to organize and lead participants to and from the water and to identify problems or hazards.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 lbs., or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent public service skills at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires medium and requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, talking, and walking.