2023-24 School Year

Purpose Statement

The job of Swim Instructor was established for the purpose/s of planning, coordinating, and teaching learn-to-swim classes. A Swim Instructor will ensure participants abide by all safety rules follow instructions and teach skills appropriate for sound water safety practices. Swim Instructors also serve as ambassadors for the Aquatic Center and the Lee’s Summit R7 School District.

This position reports to the Aquatic Center Director or Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Provides a safe learning environment for students of all ages
• Works hours scheduled for swimming lessons from the beginning to the end of class; remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed.
• Teaches age-appropriate lessons & skills according to experience and ability of participants to meet class objectives. Is knowledgeable with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program and other Red Cross water safety courses.
• It provides for the health and safety of participants, ensuring all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and students and equipment are safe.
• Communicates regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure awareness of progress and development.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled
• Recognizes and responds effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans
• Enforces all R7 District and Aquatic Facility policies & procedures, rules and regulations at all times.
• Completes records and reports
• Participates in regular in-service training sessions
• Evaluates situations involving swimmers and pool for the purpose of taking appropriate action to assist and/or reporting incidents to appropriate personnel for resolutions.
• Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Performs high level of customer service, displays professional conduct and ensures a positive customer experience.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding by uniform requirements.
• Maintains personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
• Receives direction and follows written and oral instructions

Other Functions 

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work
• Able to lift at 50 lbs, able to bend, squat, lift and stretch as needed for job duties.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: ability to swim, tread water, etc.; administer first aid, rescue breathing, and CPR; monitoring activities; managing staff/performance; effective listening; and guiding others.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: first aid and CPR; rescue procedures; and safety practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data, and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: physical stamina; working flexible hours; teamwork; and communication with persons of diverse backgrounds/knowledge/skills.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 100% in the water providing instruction, 45% walking, and 45% standing and 10% lifting of small children.  The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard-free environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required.  Prior experience working with children and the public is desired.

Education: Some high school required

Equivalency: None specified

Required Testing: None specified

Continuing Educ./Training: Renew Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer on a yearly basis.  Become WSI

Certified Instructor

Certificates & Licenses:  WSI preferred

FLSA Status: Non-exempt