OMAHA KROC CENTER - Group Swim Lesson Instructor

The pay rate for this position is $17.00 per hour.

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic and relationship-oriented individuals to be part of our team. The Kroc Center is a unique, privately owned community center that strives every day to enrich the lives of the people we serve - physically, spiritually, and educationally. Voted as a Best Christian Workplace by BCWI for four years, you can be part of a passionate team who love to serve and support one another and our community. At the Kroc Center you will have the opportunity to use and develop your experience and skills in a fun and caring environment. If that sounds intriguing to you then read more about our needs and expectations - we can’t wait to meet you!

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement

Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose: Swim lesson Instructors are responsible for the coordination of all required materials, providing appropriate instruction, and ensuring the safety of participants in group swim lesson sessions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide superior instruction for clients to increase swim skills for classes within the scope of the training of the instructor.
• Considerately and patiently enforce Kroc Center rules to provide a safe environment for all.
• Provide exceptional quality service, leadership and mentoring to all guests in swim lessons – promoting a culture in which excellent customer hospitality thrives, all guests feel welcome, and events and programming are well attended.
• Keep up-to-date documentation of all lesson plans and execution with progress reports as required.
• Understand how to use and safely operate facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the development, improvement and implementation of systems that safeguard any/all facilities, supplies and equipment related to aquatic programs, lessons and classes.
• Keep daily maintenance records and statistics. Notify Aquatics Management of the need for significant or immediate repair of equipment and replacing supplies.
• Assure any emergency response follows TSA policy and clear and concise documentation is completed.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings and staff meetings as directed by the Aquatics Management.
• Maintain certifications and attend quarterly water safety in services.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Prefer at least 6 months of experience in teaching swim lessons for adults, youth, and children

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Good communication skills including interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters
• Strong independent judgement.
• General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 30 days of hire as established by The Salvation Army.
• Basic Swim Lesson Instructor (BSI) and/or Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certifications from the American Red Cross and/or Face Up First certification preferred. Other swim lesson instructor certifications may be considered.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the abilities to lead activities that require a range of low to high impact physical activity. Other physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment. This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: The majority of the workday will be in a what may be considered humid (pools) and moderately loud in nature.

The pay rate for this position is $17.00 per hour.

Must be WSI certified. Must be able to teach at least one session all year round.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.