Overview
Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Seasonal Aquatics Instructor is responsible for providing private and group swim instruction to clients; maintaining a safe and effective learning environment while focusing on the fulfillment of clients' swimming goals; achieving personal revenue goals; and providing the best customer service and hospitality to members and guests. As needed, the Seasonal Aquatics Instructor may also be asked to perform Lifeguard duties as described below.
Primary Job Functions - Swim Instructor
- Provides instruction; provide specific and corrective feedback to each client at each session
- Design and deliver effective and rewarding sessions and workouts
- Provide swim evaluations to help parents decide which program is best for their child and client retention
- Maintain accurate, current records on all clients' progress; follow progression guidelines
- Enforce all pool rules and aquatics center and club policies
- Maintain a consistent work schedule; arrive punctually for sessions
- Provide excellent communication with the parents of swimmers as well as all members and staff
- Track attendance of client\'s sessions
- Accurately enter and maintain consistent timely records in the required systems for hours worked and sessions
- Actively participate in events, program meetings and training including in-service training
- Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatics center
- Represent the club in a professional manner through image, dress, communication, and immediate follow through and response
Corporate Goals & Objectives
Promote the company\'s safety goals and actively work towards ensuring a safe working environment.Comply with company policies and procedures.Actively further corporate objectives and continuously support improvement and positive change, which includes participating on corporate designated committees to improve the company and business operations.Make professional development a consistent priority.Assist with special club projects, events and promotionsPrimary Job Functions - Lifeguard (If Applicable)
Supervise the activities of swimmers by consistently enforcing rules and regulationsNotify swimmers of improper activities or hazardsRescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning when indicated and provide rescue breathing, CPR and First AidNotify Aquatics Director of any accidents, rescues, or problemsReport to the Aquatic Director any equipment that is in need of repairAnswer inquiries pertaining to the use of the pool and Aquatics services offeredDirect all helpful suggestions from participants and others to Aquatic Director or Club ManagementAttend all staff meetings and trainingsAvailable to work weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed as hours are not guaranteed and can change at any timeBe on time for your shift and for rotations throughout the day. Be ready to work which includes being dressed in uniform (sunscreen applied) and wearing your Rescue Tubes and First Aid pack each day (return to the Lifeguard office at the end of the day). Check your pack for its proper contents daily at the start of the shiftHelp keep pool deck clean, safe and organizedAttend all staff meetings and trainingsFollow all safety procedures and precautionsGive high quality customer serviceThis includes giving full attention to the pool / swimmers while in the guard chair. Do not have a conversation, if a member needs assistance, please refer him / her to the Head Lifeguard or to the Service Desk.Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Education
Current Red Cross Lifeguard / CPR / AED & First Aid certifications (adults, infant, and toddlers)Understand the current best practices in learn-to-swim skills, competitive swim techniques and childhood developmentExperience teaching Swim Lessons for all agesKnowledge of water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid, recognize hazardous situations, and adopt effective courses of action.Require attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviorsRequires proficient swimming ability and the proper application of rescue and first-aid techniques.Ability to properly extract victims from the pool(s) to the deck.Effective communication skills and engage positively with membership.Sales and Marketing Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, and sales techniques.Problem Anticipation / Deductive Reasoning Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and then apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternate solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems and considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Oral Comprehension and Expression Ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information.Computer Ability to develop and maintain computer records in Word, Excel and other software required by TBCC.SWIM INSTRUCTOR TIERS
The following is a guideline for the various tier levels.
Master Swim Instructor
Minimum of 60 lessons per month (average of 6 months)Elite Swim Instructor
4+ years experience teaching preferredMinimum of 80 lessons per month (average of 6 month)Ultimate Swim Instructor
6+ years experience teaching preferredMinimum of 100 lessons per month (average of 6 month)WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme (hot) weather conditions.Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts required. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays required.Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment.Position requires daily public contact.It is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant or angry people with the need to problem solve difficult situations.It is necessary to adapt to a frequently changing environment.Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Must occasionally sit for extended periods and regularly walk around the facilityMust occasionally talk and hearMust frequently move 10 pounds and in the event of an emergency lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required but this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Estimated Base Pay Range
$17.81 - $80.00 / hour
Other Compensation And Benefits
At the Bay Club, we offer programs and perks that cultivate a healthy and active workplace environment. Here are the perks you can expect in your benefits package :
Club MembershipCompetitive CompensationDiscounts on club services and amenitiesContinuing EducationCommunity InvolvementPaid Time offHealth InsuranceOffered to Full-Time associates. Full-Time status eligibility starting at 20 average hours of work per week.Additional County Ordinances : Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The Bay Club Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TBCC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation and identity, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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