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Water Safety Instructor | Part Time| Greensboro Aquatic Center

Oak View Group
Greensboro, NC, US
$16-$18 an hour
Part-time

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.

Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

There are three divisions in the instructor staff : 1) Water Safety Instructors (GAC swim lessons) and Water Fitness Instructors (fitness classes) and 3) GAC and Guilford County Learn To Swim Instructor (Water Safety Instructors for Guilford County Learn to Swim report to GCLTS Coordinator).

As a Water Safety Instructor (WSI), you will play a crucial role in teaching individuals of all ages essential water safety skills and swimming techniques.

Your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of participants while imparting knowledge and fostering confidence in and around aquatic environments.

This position is responsible for teaching and serving as deck coordinator for all GAC programming - including group, private and adaptive lessons.

Duties include training and developing staff as a Lead Instructor and assisting with the Guilford County Schools 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program, as needed.

This position requires holding numerous water safety certifications.

This role requires strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for promoting water safety and swimming proficiency.

A Water Safety Instructor plays a vital role in empowering individuals to enjoy the water safely and confidently.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $16.00 - $18.00.

For PT roles : Benefits : 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until Nov 30, 2024

About the Venue

Since its grand opening in 2011, the Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) has emerged as one of the top aquatic facilities in the nation.

A state-of-the-art facility featuring cutting edge concepts in aquatic design, the GAC is located on the campus of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, the premier sports and entertainment facility in the Southeast.

Built at a cost of nearly $19 million, the GAC brings together all major aquatic sports competitive swimming and diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and other unique sports - all in one venue.

The GAC’s versatility offers Greensboro the opportunity to host high school and collegiate events, USA Swimming meets, .

Masters Swimming and . Water Polo events as well as myriad local, regional, national and international competitions. The GAC’s impressive national swim meet resume includes numerous NCAA, ACC, YMCA and USA Diving competitions.

According to the Greensboro Convention & Visitors Bureau, the estimated economic impact of GAC events exceeds $224 million.

Responsibilities

  • Teach and execute GAC related swim lessons - group, private, adaptive.
  • Operate as deck coordinator when not teaching to notify parents of deck changes / requirements. Adapt at front desk to help with swim lesson registration and questions.
  • Create and track attendance reports, assessment cards for GAC programming.
  • Act as a lead instructor to mentor younger staff.
  • Assist with Guilford County Schools 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program as deck coordinator or instructor at the GAC or off-site locations.
  • Assist with instructor recruitment retention and staff trainings. Teach WSI and LG classes if applicable
  • Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or preferred.
  • 1 to 3 years of related experience teaching.
  • Certification : Completion of a recognized Water Safety Instructor certification course offered by organizations such as the American Red Cross, the YMCA, or the Royal Life Saving Society.

These courses typically include both classroom instruction and practical training in teaching swimming and water safety.

  • CPR and First Aid Certification : Many training programs require candidates to hold current certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, as these skills are essential for responding to emergencies in aquatic environments.
  • Swimming Proficiency : Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in swimming skills, including various strokes (such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) and water safety techniques.

Specific skill requirements may vary depending on the training program or certifying organization.

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