Hudson Valley Swim is a premium swim school with 20 years experience dedicated to fostering a love for swimming and water safety. We are expanding our operations to a new location at the Danbury Community Center. With a commitment to excellence, Hudson Valley Swim provides high-quality swim instruction to individuals of all ages and skill levels. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Swim Instructor to join our team and contribute to the success of our new Danbury location.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct swim lessons for individuals or groups of all ages and skill levels
- Teach proper swimming techniques and water safety skills
- Execute our existing lesson plans to meet the needs of each swimmer
- Provide a FUN, safe and positive learning environment for all participants
- Monitor and assess swimmers' progress and provide feedback for improvement
- Take attendance for each class in the app we provide and indicate the skills that are currently being worked on as well as those mastered.
- Communicate to parents when a student is ready to advance a level
- Communicate to management when students are misplaced and advise on a suitable class
- Ensure the pool area is clean, organized, and safe for use
- Enforce rules and regulations to maintain a safe swimming environment
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in swim instruction including infants and adults
- Strong knowledge and proficiency in swimming techniques and water safety
- Ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate skills to swimmers of all ages
- Experience in behavior management and creating a positive learning environment
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
Grade levels:
Schedule:
- After school
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Year round work
Experience:
- swim instruction: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- Emglish (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- WSI (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Danbury, CT 06810 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Danbury, CT 06810: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person