Job Responsibilities:
Teaching Swimming Techniques: Instructing individuals or groups in swimming techniques, including strokes such as freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly.
Safety Instruction: Emphasizing water safety practices and ensuring all participants understand and follow pool rules and safety guidelines.
Lesson Planning: Developing lesson plans tailored to the skill level and needs of each class or individual, progressing from basic skills to more advanced techniques.
Assessment and Feedback: Assessing the progress of swimmers regularly and providing constructive feedback to help them improve their skills.
Maintaining Equipment: Ensuring that all swimming equipment, such as kickboards, floats, and pool toys, are in good condition and properly maintained.
Emergency Response: Being prepared to respond quickly and effectively to any emergencies or accidents that may occur in the pool area, including administering first aid and CPR if necessary.
Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service by addressing any questions or concerns from participants or their guardians in a friendly and professional manner.
Administrative Tasks: Completing administrative tasks such as keeping attendance records, scheduling classes, and handling payments or registrations.
Qualifications:
Swimming Skills: A strong proficiency in swimming and knowledge of various swimming strokes and techniques is essential.
Certifications: Many employers require lifeguard certification, CPR certification, and possibly swim instructor certification from reputable organizations such as the American Red Cross, YMCA, or the Swim England Institute.
Teaching Experience: Prior experience teaching swimming lessons, especially to diverse age groups and skill levels, is often preferred.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively instruct and interact with swimmers and their guardians.
Patience and Empathy: Patience and empathy are crucial when working with individuals who may be fearful or struggling to learn how to swim.
Physical Fitness: Good physical fitness and stamina are important for demonstrating swimming techniques and overseeing pool activities for extended periods.
Attention to Detail: Being detail-oriented is important for ensuring the safety of all participants and maintaining a clean and organized pool environment.
Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing schedules, class sizes, and individual needs is essential in this role.