Overview

Swim Instructor

PRN/Occasional; Shift Hours: Variable.

*Access to the Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center with position

Fort Sanders West Overview:

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center is not just Knoxville’s best gym, it is a 5-star health club. The facility offers a wide variety of group fitness classes, indoor and outdoor tennis, heated indoor and outdoor pool, pickleball, racquetball, Squash, childcare, basketball court, in addition to a full selection of strength and cardio equipment.

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center is the only Tennessee Quality award-winning fitness facility in the state. With five-star amenities, extensive classes, programs for all ages of the family, and The Day Spa, we truly are Knoxville’s best Health and Fitness Center.

In addition to the amenities found throughout the gym our programs include aquatics, racquet sports, youth classes, individual training opportunities, Weight Management program, Small Group Training, virtual fitness, and group fitness. Our group fitness classes range from kickboxing and cardio classes to indoor cycling and mind/body wellness. Strength training options include resistance equipment, free weights, and body sculpting classes.

We also have community based group fitness classes through Covenant’s BodyWORKS Program – go to our BodyWORKS page to see more information about our community classes, and the partnered facilities hosting community group fitness classes in the Knoxville and surrounding areas.

Position Summary:Swim Instructors at the Fort Sanders West Health are responsible for teaching swim lessons to members. They are to interact with and monitor the safety of all members in a friendly and professional manner.

Recruiter: Kathleen Rice || kkarnes@covhlth.com || 865-374-5386

Keywords: Lifeguard, Pool, Aquatics, Fun Job, Swimming, Part-Time, Summer job, Spring job, Fall job, Winter job, Student jo

Responsibilities

• Preferably maintains American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent.

• Is present in sufficient time prior to the swim lesson to prepare equipment and interact with participants.

• Performs swim lessons in accordance with American Red Cross standards and FSHFC policies.

• Wears modest swimsuits or active while teaching swim lessons.

• Maintains a positive manner at all times.

• Gives options for alternative lesson times are to be given to swim families in the case of inclement weather or any circumstance at the pool(s) that would require cancelling a lesson.

• Contacts the relative swim family within 24 hours by either phone call, text or email when given a referral for a new swim student,

• Records their hours in the appropriate location by the designated deadlines, to log all lessons in their schedule and have them checked out at the end of each pay period in accordance with department guidelines for payroll reports.

• Monitors payment for all Private/Semi-private lessons and asks clients to make payment before lesson is performed.

• Monitors the safety of swim students.

• Maintains control and contact with swim students at all times during scheduled lesson.

• Attends all swim instructor staff meetings and required company refreshers for Integrity or HIPAA, etc.

• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED or college courses.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Must maintain certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent.)

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Job Title SWIM INSTRUCTOR

ID 4068543

Facility Fort Sanders West Health and Fitness Center

Department Name HLTH&FIT CTR-AQUATCS