Swimming Instructor Cum Life Guard

Responsibilities

Business operation

• To maintain pool hygiene and cleanliness all time;
• To offer advice and service the compressor, vacuum and other swimming pool related machineries/ tools / Equipment;
• Provide for the health and safety of students, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe;
• Make sure safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake risk assessments;
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations;
• Complete records and reports;
• Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly;
• Work alongside the operation manager and top management member of UCSI Child Development Centre;
• To attend regular meetings with the management as and when necessary;
• To agree to abide by a code of conduct and carry out duties in accordance with UCSI pool management team including equal opportunities, safeguarding children, health and safety at work, etc.

Academic Excellence

• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills;
• Thorough knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills;
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures;
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and teaching learn-to-swim and water safety courses;
• Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants, so they can meet course objectives;
• To plan and deliver lessons ensuring adherence to the scheme of work and lesson plans;
• Communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress;
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans;
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions;
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor;
• Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques;
• Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance;
• To be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in swimming;
• Set ground rules for each session;
• Evaluate sessions and give feedback;
•  Regularly assess each participant’s ability and progress and arrange for the award of the appropriate certificates.

Knowledge / Skills Required (Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors)

• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned;
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress;
• Possess strong knowledge of curriculum which require to meet the centre’s standard;
• Ability to self-evaluate in teaching and learning effectiveness;
• Ability to coordinate centre functions with colleagues;
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures and data to immediate supervisors;
• Strong organizational, public relations and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills;
• Use excellent written oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and teachers;
• Ability to work Occasionally prolonged and irregular hours;
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, jumping and stooping within the working compound;
• The ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers;
• Perseverance and patience;
• The ability to encourage people and put them at ease;
• An understanding of how to differentiate in a coaching session.

Others

• Identify and attending suitable self-development training;
• Assist and support any ad-hoc or pre-planned internal marketing recruitment activities;
• Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Top Management members;
• Perform all other duties relating to the above may be assigned to you by your immediate supervisor from time to time.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess expert lifesaving skills and rescue techniques.
• Candidates must possess excellent communication skills.
• Candidates must be pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as participate within the team.
• Candidates must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, possess a mature attitude and a good team player.
• Candidates must possess Interpersonal skills and abilities.