Summer Swim Instructor

Location

Lake Mary, FL | United States

Job description

Seasonal position
Start date:5/25
End date: 8/9

Under the close supervision of the Aquatics Director, a swim instructor performs varied routine duties in teaching swim lessons. May be required to perform lifeguard duties when necessary, only if the swim instructor is also current in Red Cross lifeguard certification. Performs other work as required.

• Maintains class attendance reports and course records.
• Performs general housekeeping practices in the aquatic facility.
• Provides a safe and positive environment for class participants.
• Communicates regularly with participants and patrons as appropriate, regarding student progress.
• Prepares and delivers technical guidance, age-appropriate, and skill-focused lessons based upon participant’s abilities.
• Completes incident/accident reports as necessary.
• May be required to perform duties as a lifeguard when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. 
• Must be able to swim 100 yards (4 lengths of the pool) continuously.
• Must be able to swim 25 yards (1 length of the pool) front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), breaststroke, elementary backstroke, side stroke, and 15 yards butterfly.
• Must have a working cell phone and email address for contact purposes.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Must possess or be able to obtain Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification within 1 month of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within 1 month of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current swimming techniques, CPR, and First Aid.
• Ability to effectively interpret and implement the Red Cross curriculum and guidelines for swim lessons.
• Ability to determine the appropriate skill level for participants.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

• Ability to understand and communicate with children.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk, stand, reach, kneel, and lift throughout the working day.
• Ability to see clearly.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, wet, and loud environments.

At Heathrow Country Club, there is a warm, gracious welcome waiting for you. A lush, green fairway with your name on it. A fine-dining restaurant holding your table ready. Also featuring The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes a Tom Fazio design, added to the fold in 2013, our product is unique to Central Florida, offering 36 Championship golf holes, dining, and a full aquatic, tennis and fitness facility! Established over 35 years ago, Heathrow is one of Central Florida’s most prestigious private country clubs. Here, you’ll find towering oak-lined roads, endless sunshine, soft, warm breezes and extraordinary personal service. As one of only a few country clubs that boasts golf, tennis, aquatic, and fitness facilities, Heathrow is the ideal place for bettering your lifestyle. Exclusive accommodations are a trademark of Heathrow County Club and The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes. Members quickly discover for themselves a rewarding atmosphere designed for play, relaxation, and renewal. Featuring 36 holes of championship golf, premier tennis, a sparkling 6 lane competitive-style swimming pool, unmatched athletic center, award-winning dining and a Grand Ballroom, there’s everything you could ever want, and then some. Heathrow and Legacy aren't merely a country club, but an extraordinary refuge dedicated to the art of living. It's a lifestyle.

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Salary

$15 - $20 per hour