Swim Instructor

About This Role

Teaching people to swim and helping them improve their skills is the main purpose of this job. The role suits a swim instructor who can create a safe, positive learning environment for various age groups and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach various levels and age groups in accordance with the site's instructional guidelines
• Plan lessons, select appropriate drills, and evaluate the student's progress
• Present proper demonstrations and explain skills, analyze and correct performance, minimize fear, and use appropriate teaching devices
• Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment
• Attend all in-service trainings
• Maintain accurate records and prepare course completion certificates
• Perform all swimming strokes and skills taught in all levels
• Effectively communicate each student's progress either to the student directly, or to the student's parents where appropriate
• Project and promote a professional image
• Explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures to patrons
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or the ability to obtain the certification at the time of hire
• Current Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or the ability to obtain the certification at the time of hire
• Must be at least 16 years of age

Nice to have:

• Prior experience lifeguarding or teaching swim lessons

About the Company

For nearly 30 years, Exos has focused on promoting a holistic approach to health to prepare people for important moments. As an elite coaching company, Exos applies its evidence-based methodology to programming designed to unlock the potential in everyone from corporate employees to elite athletes, military operators, and beyond. Their employer solutions include fitness center management, on-site coaching and classes, the Exos app, immersive team-building experiences, executive coaching, and personal development programming. They also have professional athlete training programs and practitioner education courses and workshops.