Bilingual Swim Instructor 1

Description

Benefit type: non benefited

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.

About the job:

Make a difference in lifelong safety by teaching community members to swim. Everyone starts somewhere with a new skill and this position plays a big role for new swimmers of all ages. Teach basic and assist with other levels of the BPRD and Red Cross learn-to-swim program, providing a safe, progressive and fun learning experience for participants.

Work with age groups from 6 months through 15 years of age and even adults. No experience necessary - we offer a great training class that will teach you how to communicate with children, child development and of course teaching strategies!

A day in the life:

• Plan and instruct basic swim and water safety programs in accordance with BPRD and Red Cross standards and procedures.
• Assist with advanced swim levels.
• Provide for the progress, safety, comfort and enjoyment of class participants.
• Evaluate participants and complete progress reports and cards.
• Maintain required BPRD and Red Cross course records.
• Communicate with lesson participants and parents concerning specific lesson and related program information.
• Participate in regular swim instructor in-service training.

Preliminary swim test:

• 25 m swim freestyle
• 25 m swim backstroke
• 25 m swim breaststroke (this style is not mandatory to know)

NOTE* Candidates can forego preliminary swim test with proof of previous related experience

Schedule:

• Work shifts will be Morning 8:45-10:45am, and afternoons 4-7p, (M/W or T/TH), we also have 1 day a week lessons Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
• Flexible schedule.
• Instructors can work with any age group...3-5 year old's or 6-12 year old's.
• Paid training and certification help are provided to those willing to learn, grow skills and seek certification.

Swim Instructor course (paid time)

In-Person Class Schedule: Mandatory to attend all class times. Classroom portion is approximately 24hrs in length. You will then complete 6hours of shadow teaching before you are ready to teach on your own.

• Nov 11 at 5pm - 7pm
• Nov 13 at 5pm - 7pm
• Nov 15 at 5pm - 7pm
• Nov 16 at 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm

Requirements

What you'll need for success:

Strong knowledge of:

Strong knowledge of Red Cross WSI (water safety instructor) program, including learning development, stroke technique, water safety, program levels and teaching methods, practices and progressions.

Skills, and abilities to:

Strong personal swimming skills; plan, organize and lead classes toward determined goals; communicate effectively with and to motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children; physically perform the duties associated with this position; work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and the general public.

What we're looking for:

Education, Experience and Training: ($18.56 - $21.16)

1. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age; AND
2. High School Diploma or equivalent or currently attending high school OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience
4. Bilingual in English and Spanish (additional compensation for this skill)

License and Certifications:

1. Swim Instructor - Red Cross Water Safety Instruction (WSI) Certification

Working Conditions:

Work schedule and number of hours varies. Position requires being in and out of water continuously, and constantly using the voice in an often noisy environment.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screen