MizzouRec TigerSwim Lesson Instructor

MizzouRec Services and Facilities provide quality leisure experiences to all members of the campus community, primarily Mizzou students. Through our facilities and programs, we strive to bring our members and guests an environment that inspires and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle.

MizzouRec enhances the student experience by creating a sense of “third place” and belonging with its vast services, facilities and programming — in addition to its unique connection to campus history and traditions.

Summary

TigerSwim Lesson Instructors plan and teach the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program for swim lesson participants age’s 6 months- adult. Instructors provide leadership and guidance of skills during class through attentiveness to each participant’s swimming and learning needs. TigerSwim Instructors must effectively and safely instruct group and private swim lessons for all age and skill levels. Previous swim instructor experience highly recommended.  Candidates must have strong communication and decision-making skills, a knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification is recommended but not required.

Essential Functions

·    Greet and communicate with all members and guests participating in the Tiger Swim Program associated with their assigned level.

·    Instruct classes based on the American Red Cross curriculum in the MizzouRec Aquatic Center.

·    The instructor must be able to teach all levels of swim strokes required by the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program.

·    Instructors should feel comfortable teaching individuals ranging from 6 months to adult in an indoor pool at varying depths.

·    Be able to demonstrate swim strokes in the water as well as on land.

·    Ensure participant safety by enforcing and communicating all Aquatic Center policies and procedures.

·    Be able to quickly and effectively respond to the Aquatic Center Emergency Action plan when activated, and assist Aquatic staff as needed, while ensuring safety of the participants.

·    Maintain provided equipment in good working condition, report any issues to the Aquatics Programming Coordinator.

·    Be readily available to instruct private lessons as assigned by the Aquatic Coordinator for Programming.

·    Communicate effectively to assigned private lesson inquiries and remain in communication with the family for on-going private lessons.

• Adhere to all University, MizzouRec, Team Mizzou, and area specific guidelines.
• As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities is expected in order to serve the customer and maintain the MizzouRec mission.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for a student title, an individual must be enrolled at the University of Missouri. Enrollment in the summer session is not required as long as the student was enrolled in the Spring semester and is pre-enrolled for the Fall semester. 

Selection is contingent upon successful results of an Office for Civil Rights &Title IX and Office of Student Accountability & Support check, MU employment history check, and review by the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

Preferred Qualifications

·    Experience in teaching group and private lessons

·    Valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI)

·    Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certification