Essential functions and responsibilities

• Teach swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.

• Assisting more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.

• Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.

• Monitoring students to prevent accidents and injuries.

• Ensuring that the swimming pool is clean and tidy.

• It is typically expected that a swim instructor will also provide coverage as a pool attendant or lifeguard.

Job requirements

• Current Lifeguard Certification Preferred

• Current CPR/AED Certification Required

• Red Cross Aquatics Safety Training required within 30 days of hire

• Sound knowledge of proper swimming techniques and water safety rules.

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