Swim Instructor

The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing swim instruction to students of all ages following the American Red Cross (ARC) curriculum and guidelines within a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes safety and participant satisfaction.

1. Creates a safe, enjoyable and positive class experience.
2. Provides swim instruction to students of various ages and levels of ability.
3. Explains and demonstrates proper swimming techniques and aquatic skills.
4. Teaches and encourages participants in the acquisition of new aquatic skills and swimming strokes.
5. Develops progressive lesson plans and modifies instructional strategy as needed.
6. Maintains constant supervision of participants and responds to emergency situations.
7. Communicates consistently to each participant throughout the class about performance, progress and goals.
8. Understands and applies the standards of the ARC Swim Lessons program, including swimming levels and skills taught at each.
9. Evaluates and recommends level placement for future lessons.
10. Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.