Swimming Instructor

Under supervision of the Aquatics Director, this employee performs professional duties of a swimming instructor, teaching students and other HKIS Community members swimming and water safety lessons either in the pool, on dryland or online both during the school day and after school hours. Swimming instructors plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that advance the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of students within a safe and healthy learning environment.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

Instruction:

• Plan and teach curriculum learn-to-swim and water safety lessons to Lower and Upper Primary students
• Teach co-curricular swimming and other aquatics activities to different age groups
• Conduct student assessments, record and report on student progress, maintain records of attendance
• Assist in person and/or online, the PE and the Aquatics departments with planning and administration of events and activities
• Provide 1:1 support for those students who require it
• Ensure that the most age-appropriate teaching methods are used in the delivery of the program

Administrative Duties:

• Prepare for lessons and check all aquatics resources, equipment, materials and first aid kit for safety
• Ensure that changing areas between lessons are checked; collect and record lost property

Others:

• Maintain standards of safety at all times as per school policy
• Work as a team with other swim instructors, facility staff and the Aquatics Director
• Undertake other duties and functions as required that will impact and strengthen the contributions of the department and overall operations of the school.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Education:

• Current certification in one of the following is preferred:

         -American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (USA) or

         -Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AU) or

         -STA Professional Certificate in Teaching Swimming (UK) or

         -ASCA level 1 and level 2 or equivalent certifications

         -Other certifications required by local or Hong Kong laws.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Swimming Instructor

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge and application of swim teaching and water safety skills
• Age-group coaching experience
• Effective use of technology
• An understanding of facility characteristics, features, rules, policies and procedures
• Strong swimming and lifesaving abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, patrons, supervisors, and other employees and strong communication skills in English
• Physical demands:

         -candidates must be in good physical condition to be able to perform daily duties.

         -Swim 500 meters, continuously demonstrating four different swimming strokes and tread water for 5 minutes

• Must be willing to work mornings, mid-day, evenings and weekends
• Must be willing to take additional training courses organized by the Aquatics Department