Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONSInstruction

• Deliver swimming and water safety lessons using FCPS-approved lesson plans and instructional guidelines.
• Adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of participants with varying health, fitness, cognitive, mobility, andcommunication abilities.
• Modify activities and teaching techniques, such as using visual cues, additional demonstrations, or flexible grouping, tosupport inclusion and success for all participants.
• Prepare all necessary equipment and materials before class begins and ensure lessons start and end on time.
• Plan backup activities (e.g., land-based or classroom lessons) in case the pool becomes temporarily unavailable.
• Foster a positive learning environment that encourages confidence, skill development, and enjoyment of physical activity.

Safety and Supervision

• Maintain participant safety as the highest priority during all classes and activities.
• Work collaboratively with lifeguards, facility staff, and management to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
• Enforce facility rules consistently and educate participants and patrons on safe behavior and water safety practices.
• Ensure vigilant supervision, including maintaining visibility of all swimmers at all times, especially during preschoolsessions at the toddler table.
• Ad to appropriate instructor-to-student ratios as outlined for each class level to maintain safety and instructionalquality.
• Assist with emergency response as needed in coordination with certified lifeguards and supervisory staff.

Assessment

• Evaluate participants' swimming and water safety skills based on established FCPS advancement criteria for each level.
• Use the station method collaboratively with other instructors to assess readiness for progression.
• Record skill achievement throughout the session to track individual progress accurately.
• Complete progress reports jointly with other instructors and distribute them to participants and parents on the final day.
• Provide constructive feedback to participants and families to support continued skill development.
• Communicate advancement recommendations clearly and align them with FCPS swimming level standards.

Communication

• Maintain professional, positive communication with participants, parents, and team members.
• Begin and end classes punctually to allow time for brief discussions with parents regarding progress and upcoming levels.
• Use progress reports to note accomplishments, provide "next steps," and recommend appropriate placement for futuresessions.
• Inform supervisory staff promptly of any safety concerns, facility issues, or participant needs.
• Encourage open dialogue that fosters trust, understanding, and continuous improvement in the program.

Other

• Accurately complete and submit attendance rosters and skill sheets at the end of each session.
• Indicate clearly which participants are recommended to advance to the next level and which should repeat current skills.
• Ensure proper distribution of documentation: one copy stays with the pool records and another is sent to Parks andRecreation.
• Maintain organized records to support program evaluation and compliance with FCPS reporting procedures.
• Assist with general facility upkeep, including reporting maintenance issues and ensuring equipment is stored properly afteruse.
• Support program leadership by contributing to continuous improvement efforts and operational efficiency.

Page 1 of 2The above list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible jobresponsibilities, tasks, and duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, Experience

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Some sort of swimming experience: Swim team, a level 5 or higher of American Red Cross Swimming class are examples of previous experience. Certification/Licenses
• A swim Instructor must be able to demonstrate competency in basic swimming skills as well as well defined strokes; Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke, and possibly sidestroke and butterfly - depending on the levels that are being taught.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work with co workers, staff, community members, and children in a professional manner.
• Ability to carry out instructions, both oral and written.
• Functional capability computer skills to utilize FCPS email, and google suite (e.g. schedules, calendars, etc.).
• Capable of performing the