Water Safety Instructor

Rochester Athletic Club

Position Title:  Swim Instructor                                     

Departments:   Aquatics

Classification:  Part Time Associate                                                                   Approved By:    Hiring Director

Position Reports To:              Aquatics Director

Positions Supervised:            None

POSITION PURPOSE

To provide high quality swimming instruction that helps the individual member achieve desired results in a safe and positive environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Current swimming certification or comparable required; certification training will be provided if necessary.
2. Current CPR/FA certification – recommended; certification training will be provided if necessary.
3. Attend in-service and staff meetings.
4. Mature, responsible behavior.
5. Provide swimming instruction to members of all ages and skill levels using appropriate techniques.
6. Coordinate lesson plans for each session in a timely manner (i.e. rhythmic breathing, kicks, safety topics, etc).
7. Maintain current records including class rosters, evaluation skill sheets, and certificate of achievement cards.
8. Take roll accurately and comparing it against the class roster sheets. Notify Aquatics Director of any discrepancies in attendance records.
9. Comply with club policies/guidelines that include but are not limited to uniforms, work substitutions, schedule requests, handbook, and time clock procedures.
10. Stay informed and up to date on RAC policies, procedures, and upcoming events.
11. For each session of group classes you teach, you will receive a complimentary individual membership for that period of time. Six private lessons or 3 hours of private lessons per week also qualifies you for the complimentary individual membership.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

1. Overall satisfaction level of members within your area of responsibility. 
2. Feedback and satisfaction level of other RAC Team Members.
3. Being on time and reporting for all your scheduled shifts.
4. Provide a “Member Experience First” for all members and guests.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Average Communication: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately and quickly.

Average Visual Abilities:   Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

Average Hearing:   Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Reasoning Ability:   Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.  Able to interpret various instructions.

Language Ability:     Ability to read and proficiently speak and communicate in English with both guests as well as other RAC personnel.