Swim Lesson Instructor

Position Summary

Teach American Red Cross swim lessons.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Certifications Obtainable upon Employment

(Complete within 2 weeks of hire and prior to first scheduled shift; Cost of certification and time spent on the certification are covered by the employer)

• Trainings required by the Johnston Community School District
• Trainings required by Community Education

Experience

• Must be at least 16 years old
• American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR-PR preferred
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor preferred

Performance Criteria

Professional

• Teach swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
• Assist more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.
• Assess the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
• Monitor students to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Implement ground rules for each swim session.
• Plan swimming lessons that take into account students’ abilities and progressive development.
• Identify incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.
• Keep work area clean and prepared for class.
• Attend all assigned meetings and in-services
• Perform other such duties and function as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position

Personal

Johnston Community Education employees are expected to:

• Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district.
• Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others.
• Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner.
• Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures.
• Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills.
• Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
• Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.
• Focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regards to safety of participants.
• Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities.
• Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program.
• Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.

General

• Work location will be assigned as needed.
• Work days/hours may vary depending upon program needs.
• Primary location is Johnston Community School District facilities and program-specific.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher-level leadership.
• Performance evaluation conducted by direct supervisor.