Swim Instructor / Drowning Prevention Specialist

Swim Instructor / Drowning Prevention Specialist Childhood Drowning Prevention Foundation Status: Hourly - Salary Range: $17 to $20 per hour Reports to: Team Lead Swim Instructor / Drowning Prevention Specialist Mission To effectively and efficiently teach students to become water-safe in order to prevent drowning by using the Big Kahuna Swim Academy Method.
Outcomes Doesn’t have to rely on Founding CEO or upper management for help – become a MASTER INSTRUCTOR Have a minimum of 10 students pass their Safety Test #2 by their year mark 90% approval rating among clients served w/ a completely booked schedule (give or take a few time slots) Competencies Organization Values (Culture) Enthusiasm (about learning and the job) Client first mentality High standards (for themselves and their students) Takes initiative Creative Takes constructive criticism well Able to adapt quickly to various scenarios and situations Patience Eager and open to learn / growth oriented Disciplined Conscious of their surroundings / self aware Prompt Can read the room Dependable Loves kids Understands behavior / psychology of kids Integrity Able to gain respect and rapport with kids Able to pivot way of teaching quickly in order to best serve the student Knows how to handle conflict resolution Accountable True to their word Clear, concise, and prompt communication Self-critical Ability to forgo previous teaching methods in order to be in line with BKSA’s teaching method Responsibilities Core responsibilities of the swim instructor/drowning prevention specialist include: Provide high-quality instruction to students on the 8 Basic Water Safety Skills & Stroke Technique Seek and accept continual feedback and demonstrate continual improvement in instruction technique Maintain detailed records of student progress, successes, and challenges Provide a high level of customer service with excellent service, empathy, enthusiasm, compassion, pride, and attention to detail Debrief with Team Lead or Manager each day, seeking a swift resolution to challenges Ensure consistency in one’s attendance and commit to a consistent schedule for six-plus months at a time, ensuring customer retention Fills in where needed to fill gaps in schedules Responds swiftly to management requests and communications Demonstrates a teamwork attitude, jumps in where needed, and goes the extra mile Embodies the Values of the CDPF and utilizes them as a basis for coaching Communicates with team members and leadership via several modalities including Slack, and ensures vital information is passed to the right people promptly Other duties as assigned Swim Instructor / Drowning Prevention Specialist Childhood Drowning Prevention Foundation Status: Hourly - Salary Range: $17 to $20 per hour Reports to: Team Lead Swim Instructor / Drowning Prevention Specialist Mission To effectively and efficiently teach students to become water-safe in order to prevent drowning by using the Big Kahuna Swim Academy Method.
Outcomes Doesn’t have to rely on Founding CEO or upper management for help – become a MASTER INSTRUCTOR Have a minimum of 10 students pass their Safety Test #2 by their year mark 90% approval rating among clients served w/ a completely booked schedule (give or take a few time slots) Competencies Organization Values (Culture) Enthusiasm (about learning and the job) Client first mentality High standards (for themselves and their students) Takes initiative Creative Takes constructive criticism well Able to adapt quickly to various scenarios and situations Patience Eager and open to learn / growth oriented Disciplined Conscious of their surroundings / self aware Prompt Can read the room Dependable Loves kids Understands behavior / psychology of kids Integrity Able to gain respect and rapport with kids Able to pivot way of teaching quickly in order to best serve the student Knows how to handle conflict resolution Accountable True to their word Clear, concise, and prompt communication Self-critical Ability to forgo previous teaching methods in order to be in line with BKSA’s teaching method Responsibilities Core responsibilities of the swim instructor/drowning prevention specialist include: Provide high-quality instruction to students on the 8 Basic Water Safety Skills & Stroke Technique Seek and accept continual feedback and demonstrate continual improvement in instruction technique Maintain detailed records of student progress, successes, and challenges Provide a high level of customer service with excellent service, empathy, enthusiasm, compassion, pride, and attention to detail Debrief with Team Lead or Manager each day, seeking a swift resolution to challenges Ensure consistency in one’s attendance and commit to a consistent schedule for six-plus months at a time, ensuring customer retention Fills in where needed to fill gaps in schedules Responds swiftly to management requests and communications Demonstrates a teamwork attitude, jumps in where needed, and goes the extra mile Embodies the Values of the CDPF and utilizes them as a basis for coaching Communicates with team members and leadership via several modalities including Slack, and ensures vital information is passed to the right people promptly Other duties as assigned