Position Summary:
This role is responsible for providing effective and safe swim instruction tailored to individuals’ needs and abilities that are participating in private or small group lessons.
Primary Duties:
- Lead individual and group learn to swim lessons for members and guests.
- Teach within the standards and guidelines of swim instructor certification.
- Understand individual abilities to deliver lessons in a safe and effective manor to all levels of physical ability.
- Ability to assess individual needs through evaluation of strength and proficiency in the water.
- Maintain required certifications in good standing and complete any required continuing education.
- Ability to be flexible and accommodating to meet Wellness Center hours and member needs.
- Must meet and maintain all safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties.
- Complete knowledge of all Wellness Center safety protocols and confidence communicating via radio/overhead and with EMS as needed.
- Represent Humboldt Park Health in a positive and professional manner.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum Basic Swim Instructor certification required, American Red Cross or equivalent. Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
- Previous experience teaching swim lessons is preferred.
- CPR/AED certification is required.
- Be dependable, alert, and able to interact with members and guests of all ages in a positive manner.
- Maintain composure and act appropriately in moments when multiple unexpected challenges arise concurrently.
- Possess a passion for fitness, health, athletics, and wellness. Enthusiastic, professional, and genuine demeanor.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
