Swim Instructor / Assistant and Leadership Needed

Assistant Swim Instructor (Leadership Experience & Career Growth Opportunities!)
Atlanta Swim Academy is rapidly expanding and we are looking for Swim Instructors to start immediately. Make a difference in your community by helping students of all ages learn to be safe in the water. Gain leadership, communication and group management skills in a fun filled family atmosphere. Swim Instructors are the core of Atlanta Swim Academy’s learn to swim program. They teach age- and ability-appropriate progressive skills to swimmers—from basic swimming skills for young swimmers to competition-specific training for advanced swimmers.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Lead small groups (1-4) of swimmers through a series of progressively challenging swim skills.
• Plan and effectively organize class time through lesson plans.
• Teach and lead with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Provide for consistency in instruction by working each assigned lesson.
• Communicate with parents and swimmers on progress towards goals.
• Complete any necessary paperwork and reports.
• Enforce all facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Cover all material required in a level.

Qualifications and Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of swimming skills and mechanics
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults
• Comfortable working with children of all ages
• Ability to lead and motivate
• Available to work at least one 4-hour shift either Sat. or Sun.
• Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First Aid (training and course will be available for candidates after hiring, however; preference will be given to those that have active certification)

We have found most success in team members that possess the following background/experience:
• Teaching / Coaching
• Health / Fitness
• Sports & Recreation
• Physical Training
• Education / Childcare
• Leadership & Team Management
• Communication
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Outgoing Personality
• Organizational Skills

Benefits
• Atlanta Swim Academy offers growth opportunities for those that qualify! Fast-paced promotions are available to Lead Instructor and Instructor Supervisor positions. There are also opportunities to be cross-trained in multiple departments within the company, including: retail, customer service, administration, team management, hr/pr, coaching, logistics.
• Health Insurance is available to full-time employees.
• Employee discount.
• Other benefits including Vacation, PTO etc.
• Team building outings and functions.