Swimming Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide swimming instruction, skill evaluation, supervision of the participants, accident prevention, rescue skills, public education and public relations.

• Provides swimming instruction, skill evaluation, and supervision of the participants, accident prevention, rescue skills, public education and public relations.
• Ensures the safety and supervision of participants in the pool area before and after class.
• Plans, conducts and implements safe and educational swimming lessons.
• Ensures that the appropriate equipment is in place and operational and that the equipment is stored away after use.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Executes emergency procedures and uses safety/rescue equipment.
• Ensures compliance with Health Regulations and all relevant legislation and Policy and Procedures manuals.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program including attendance, report cards and worksheets, including student Pick-up / drop off.
• Assists with maintenance/janitorial duties, including but not restricted to: Deck clean up, Pool skimming, Pool set up, litter pick up and pool fouling clean up.
• Reports any damage or maintenance issues promptly to the Aquatic director for follow up.
• Must sign and always follow the “Aquatic Staff Expectations CISS 2019/20” and “Pool Rules for Students CISS 2020” (attached to the job description)

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Minimum Associate Degree related to swimming instructor qualifications or equivalent
• Must have a rescue training certificate and complete Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications
• Minimum 1 year experience in equivalent position
• Demonstrate appropriate level of fitness to effectively carry out rescues and job duties