Swim Instructor(s) at City of… · Medina

Under the general direction of the Pool Manager, the Water Safety Instructor ensures the safety and well-being of the Natatorium including patron questions and concerns and assistance with any programming which utilizes the Natatorium.

• Assists with greeting, setup and teardown for all classes.
• Supervises use of the Natatorium and equipment during class instruction.
• Maintains safe swimming conditions and ensures the health and safety of patrons.
• Responds quickly to any emergency, injury or situation in the Natatorium.
• Performs general maintenance and cleaning tasks of all spaces and equipment in the Natatorium.
• Reports any unsafe conditions or maintenance needs.
• Maintains a visibly positive and approachable composure to promote patron-instructor interaction.
• Solicits and documents patron concerns and questions involving the Learn-to-Swim Program and general Natatorium operations.
• Informs patrons, politely, about any violations of rules and policies for the Natatorium.
• Ensures that incident and accident reports are completed when necessary and appropriately filed.
• Instructs quality classes in a positive and professional manner while providing constructive feedback that is specific and lends itself to corrective behavior.
• Ensures safe environment while teaching all levels of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program.
• Completes attendance records for all classes as well as any other necessary forms associated with the Learn-to-Swim Program.
• Communicates and relays information, concerns and feedback to the Pool Manager.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
• Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Remains current in required certifications.
• Able to perform the physical demands including but are not limited to being able to lift and move MCRC Natatorium equipment and objects, and have the strength and agility to walk, stand, bend, stoop, crawl, squat, kneel and reach throughout the work day.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Certifications:
Water Safety Instructor
Lifeguarding (preferred)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ AED (preferred)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (preferred)
First Aid (preferred)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:

• Pool operations;
• American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program;
• All emergency procedures for the Natatorium; and
• Natatorium policies and procedures.

Skilled in:

• Customer service and guest relations.

Ability to:

• Report to work on time and in proper uniform;
• Respond quickly to any emergency or injury situation in the Natatorium;
• Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions;
• Work efficiently and courteously with the public; and
• Communicate effectively in writing or orally with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
This individual works at the Natatorium and at the city pool.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be required to work outside normal business hours including weekends, evenings and holidays.
EQUIPMENT USED: water skills teaching aids