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Swim school, Salem, Oregon, swim lessons, swim instructor, indoor pool, swimming, aquatics, swim safety, children swim, baby swim, adult swim lessons, private lessons, Perpetual swim lessons, Group swim lessons, Semi-private swim lessons, Year-round swim lessons, Parent-toy swim lessons, Learn to swim, Infant swim lessons, Toddler swim lessons

SWIM INSTRUCTOR

PAY: Starting pay is $17.50

HOURS: M-F 10A-1P, 3:30P-7P and Saturdays 9-12:30P

SWIM INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety skills 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
  • Implementing ground rules for each swim session
  • Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly
  • Ensuring that the swimming pool, restrooms, spectator, and changing areas are kept clean and tidy

SWIM INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Proven experience working as an educator, swim instructor and/or lifeguard
  • Pediatric, Child, & Adult CPR and First Aid certification (before employment begins)
  • USSSA CFSI certification (within 90 days of employment)
  • Required to follow and teach the Salem Swim School curriculum & lesson plans
  • Sound knowledge of water safety rules
  • Effective communication skills
  • Passionate about working with children
  • Growth mindset w/ a coachable attitude
Swim school, Salem, Oregon, swim lessons, swim instructor, indoor pool, swimming, aquatics, swim safety, children swim, baby swim, adult swim lessons, private lessons, Perpetual swim lessons, Group swim lessons, Semi-private swim lessons, Year-round swim lessons, Parent-toy swim lessons, Learn to swim, Infant swim lessons, Toddler swim lessons

DECK LEAD

PAY: Starting pay is $18

HOURS: M-F 10A-1P, 4P-7P and Saturdays 9-12P

DECK LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leading students & guardians/spectators onto the pool deck area before lessons
  • Guiding students to their appropriate lesson stations
  • Maintaining communication channels with the front desk, all instructors, and site supervisor
  • Testing the progress and skills of students
  • Inputting skills into Jackrabbit (our swimmer portal)
  • Giving stars and prizes to swimmers that move up in levels and swim groups
  • Supporting instructors and helping them during lessons if needed
  • Monitoring students to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Ensuring safety standards are followed for instructors and students for each swim lesson
  • Communicating with guardians if questions arise during lessons
  • Ensuring that the swimming pool, restrooms, spectator, and changing areas are kept clean and tidy

DECK LEAD REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 18 years or age
  • Sound knowledge of proper swimming techniques and water safety rules
  • Strong swimming abilities
  • Excellent conflict resolution skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Passionate and enthusiastic
  • Loves working with kids
  • Growth mindset
  • Proven experience working as a lifeguard
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications 

OR

StarGuard + American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications