Swimming Instructor

Company: Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)
Location: Oak Park
Posted on: June 1, 2021

Job Description:

The Swim Instructor is responsible for instructing swim classes and private lessons in accordance with class description set by Swim Coordinator and Operations Manager. Provide knowledgeable and age appropriate water safety and swim techniques. Knowledge and execution of the 4 main swim strokes- freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and elementary backstroke. Be able to discuss progress and expectations with parents and participants. Swim instruction for children, infants through teenagers. (not adults)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment for members, guests, and co-workers.
• Every staff member, regardless of position, has a primary and urgent responsibility to clean and disinfect all club components as they are used by members and guests and yourself.Help retain and attain new members through club promotion and customer service excellence.
• Arrive at class at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled class
• Begin and end class on time
• Instruct classes in specialization and as assigned by Swim Coordinator
• Provide instruction and coaching to class attendees
• Accurately record class participation and conduct class surveys
• Ensure that the pool is returned to its original state at the end of each class (i.e. returning equipment)

• Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology or a current nationally accredited personal trainer certification.
• Current CPR/AED Certification
• 1 year of teaching swimming lessons
• Competitive swimming background
• Lifeguard experience is preferred but not required
• Must feel comfortable teaching private and group lessons with all age groups

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