Swim Instructor (Wage)
University (VA)
Southeast Region
Health/Fitness/Rec.
Posted/Updated: 04/23/19
Southeast Region
Health/Fitness/Rec.
Posted/Updated: 04/23/19
Job Summary
The Department of Intramural-Recreational Sports, a division of Athletics at the University, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Swim Instructor (part-time, wage position). Swim Instructors work at both the Aquatic & Fitness and Recreation Center aquatics facilities.
Applicants must be self-motivated and desire to work in a team environment. Join our swim instructor team and work in a fun, social environment with flexible hours!
- 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
- Observe swimming, headfirst entry and diving skills and accurately classify them and suggest appropriate interventions to improve them
- 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
- Demonstrate the ability to accommodate participants with disabilities and other health conditions
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Attend all in-service and training sessions
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Display excellent customer service in a friendly and helpful manner to all participants and fellow employee
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