Child Swim Instructor - Seven Bridges Fitness Center

Position: Child Swim Instructor (Private Lessons and Group Training)

Location: Seven Bridges Fitness Center - Woodridge

Per Diem, scheduled as needed

Hours: Lessons fall between 4pm-8pm

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of participants served.  This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of participants served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.

Designs and implements exercise to ensure a safe workout for children.  This includes age-appropriate exercises and/or games, creating a safe environment for class participants, and providing excellent customer service skills. Responsible for teaching appropriate skills for children’s levels and abilities.

Gathers and organizes supplies needed to ensure a safe class.

Responsible for both set up and cleanup of area.

Assists in the development, planning, marketing and successful implementation of classes, programs and events for the group exercise program.

Monitors participant’s condition and/or skill in order to assess intensity levels and/or teaching progression of water classes.  Modifies pace and/or exercise routine to maintain appropriate intensity level.  Answers parent’s questions about aquatics and land classes.

Remains abreast of new techniques routines, theory, information, etc. in aquatics.     

Attends all EHFC and department staff meetings, in services, and training.  Acquires and maintains knowledge of all programming offered by department.

Responsible for covering or finding an appropriate substitute for all assigned classes.  Employees on a sub status must sub a minimum of 6 times per year.

Follows the policies and procedures related to instructing children’s aquatic programs.

Ensures a safe aquatic environment by enforcing pool rules and maintaining constant surveillance of the pool.