Description

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

To lead swim lessons for students of all ages and abilities based on Kroc Center Learn to Swim curriculum, instructingstudents on swimming technique as well as general water safety protocol.

Essential Functions

• To know, explain and exemplify the mission, purpose, and values of the Kroc Center and The Salvation Army (TSA). • Provide swim instruction to students of all ages (parent & child; youth & adult lessons) and ability levels.• Instruct swim lessons based on establish Kroc Center Learn to Swim Curriculum.• Ensure appropriate preparation for each class session, including preparation of rosters & all teaching materials.• Effectively communicate water safety guidelines to students, using multiple tactics to ensure comprehension.• Assess student swim abilities, providing feedback and recommendations for continued work, as appropriate.• Communicate student swim progress to parent/ guardians, provide recommendations for further development.• Collect student & parent evaluations, as assigned.• Assist other Aquatics personnel with response to incidents and injuries, completing all necessary paperwork.• Perform other duties as assigned.• Attend staff meetings as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift & carry 40lbs.• Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by Health Department & The Salvation Army.• Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the high demands of aquatics department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years • Must possess and maintain current certificates in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED, or obtain after hire.• Experience leading small groups of children;understanding of basic child developmentphilosophy preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of aquaticinstruction and coaching.• Ability to communicate effectively; ability tointeract with co-workers, management, leadership, and the general public in a positive, productive manner.• Ability to function in a fast-paced, frequentlychanging environment.• Ability to read, write, and communicate well inEnglish required; bilingual English/Spanishpreferred.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• CPR/AED: Expert

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)