Swim Instructor (Fulltime)

SALARY RANGE

$23.71 - $26.20 per hour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Teach swim classes for babies, children, teens and adults using the JCCSF Swim School curriculum. All JCCSF Aquatics staff are expected to have outstanding customer service skills and hold Aquatics safety standards in high regard.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach classes according to the JCCSF Swim School curriculum.
• Create a warm, friendly and safe environment for all classes.
• Check in with the deck coordinator 15 minutes before the start of the first class.
• Be in assigned teaching station 5 minutes before every class ready to teach.
• Wear the JCCSF swim instructor uniform at all times while teaching.
• Greet all students as they arrive for class.
• Collect attendance from each student.
• Evaluate students' progress every class.
• Maintain direct and clear communication with the Program Coordinator about students' progress.
• Ensure the teaching station is appropriately stocked for class.
• Assist Program Coordinator with pool setups.
• Render first aid and CPR within the scope of employee's certifications.
• Attend all mandatory training or staff meetings as scheduled.
• Understand and honor JCCSF mission, core values and customer service standards inside and outside the Aquatics Center.
• Understand safety and emergency preparedness procedures for the JCCSF Aquatics Department.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with children, preferably in an education, recreation, or athletics setting
• Comfort in pools and strong swimming experience
• Prior experience teaching swim lessons helpful but not required
• Ability to swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle) at an intermediate level
• Applicant's ability is evaluated during the interview process
• Good communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

In water of varying depth and temperature in an indoor aquatics center.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to spend prolonged amounts of time in water and swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle) at an intermediate level.

STATUS

Benefited, non-exempt, collective bargaining position

HOURS / SCHEDULE

Tuesday: Split shift - 8:45am - 10:20am BREAK 2:45pm-7:30pm

Wednesday: 2:45p-7:30p

Thursday: Split shift - 8:45am - 10:20am BREAK 2:45pm-7:30pm

Friday: 1:30pm-6:30pm

Saturday: 8:15am-2:00pm

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