Swim Instructor

About This Role

This position is for a Water Safety Instructor, responsible for providing swim instruction, communicating with clients, and maintaining current certifications. The role involves scheduling lessons through an online platform and ensuring client safety in and around water.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction certification through recertification class or authorized provider class registration
• Keep current with the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim standards and procedures
• Enter at least five (5) hours of open availability on a weekly basis to better serve clients
• Schedule lessons through our online platform at least 24 hours before meeting with a client
• Maintain professional integrity and responsibility to the client at all times
• Instruct students on the proper techniques and policies to remain safe in, on, and around the water
• Be readily available via email for client questions, supervisor correspondence, and lesson requests
• Arrive at scheduled lessons at least 10 minutes early to ensure a prompt start
• Following a lesson, report the session as completed in the online application
• Compose articles for our mobile application to engage and inform new and existing clients

Requirements

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
• Current American Red Cross CPR certification or equivalent
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without constant supervision
• Available to work weekends
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact professionally with patrons regarding concerns, problems, or any other significant issues
• 1 year of swim instruction experience (Preferred)

Important Details

• Other conditions: background screening required

About the Company

Iowa Sports Management offers design, management, and development services for the health club and spa industry, from conception to operations. The company has grown to more than 500 employees and manages over 30 properties, including sites in the New York metropolitan area.