Swim Instructor

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Team Members Responsibility:

  • Take Pride in being a Student Employee in the IM-Rec Sports Department.
  • Establish a positive rapport and relationship with Student and Departmental Staff, Members and Guest of the Facility.
  • Promote Exceptional Customer Service to create a positive environment for members and guests.
  • Take Initiative, be proactive, and be confident in decision making.
  • Be proactive and prepared to respond to all emergency situations and follow procedure/protocol for pre and post Incident/Accident.
  • Maintain a Standard of Excellence in professionalism and cleanliness.
  • Serve as a key link between Members and Full-Time Staff by the enforcement of policies and procedures as set forth by the department.

Area Specific Responsibilities:

  • Identify key elements and strategies for planning and preparing effective and safe swim lessons
  • Identify key class management principles, elements and strategies for planning, preparing and conducting safe swim lessons
  • Describe the importance of effective observation for teaching and how to develop these methods
  • Develop the ability to effectively communicate about participant’s progress in swim lessons
  • Modify teaching to meet unexpected challenges including dealing with participants who misbehave

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Has proficient knowledge in swim strokes, refinement, and beginner swim
  • Promote GREAT customer service in a RESPECTFUL environment
  • Dedicate 6-12 hours/week to the success of IM-Rec Sports
  • Available opening or closing shifts, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Academic Breaks.
  • Attend regularly scheduled attendant staff meetings and in-service sessions

Expressed Benefits:

  • Gain Work Experience
  • Earn Money ($12.00 - $14.00/hr)
  • Have schedule flexibility and convenience of working on Grounds
  • Acquire general work skills that may be useful to you after graduation