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Title: Private Swim Lessons & Group Instructor

Department Org: Student Rec Center - 104310

Employee Classification: H6 - Intermittent - Seasonal Hourly

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: MC AD

Shift:  1

Posted Salary: 16.70

Job Description:

Private Swim:
• Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses, know how to use course materials effectively
• Be able to adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives
• Maintain a safe and controlled learning environment for all skill levels
• Act quickly in the case of an emergency, follow facility specific Emergency Action Plan
• Communicate regularly with participants and parents to ensure they are aware of progress
• Submit and maintain skill sheets, lesson logs and attendance information in a timely manner
• Teach at least one session of group swim lessons and 2 private lessons a semester.
• Attend mandatory in-service trainings and meetings
• Attend and participate in all trainings and meetings within employee group and department wide

Group Instructor:
• Administer audits to Office of Recreational Services employees assigned.
• Attend and actively participate in all Safety Education in-services and staff meetings.
• Respond to emergencies in strict accordance to the Student Recreation Center
Emergency Action Plan.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by Coordinator, Aquatic & Challenge
• Attend and participate in all trainings and meetings within employee group and department
wide, including Leadership and Training Week.
• Cleaning of mannequins and equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have currently or the ability upon being hired to be certified from the American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, or Basic Life Support Instructor certificate. Be proficient in First Aid, CPR/AED, and (if applicable) water skills according to American Red Cross standards. Be able to evaluate and give corrective feedback to participants on skills and grade test at the conclusion of each class. Must be up to date with all skills. Instruct classes of up to 10 participants. Or have or the ability to obtain a Water Safety Instructor certification though the American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or CPR/BLS Instructor
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR-PR/AED or CPR-PR/AED and First Aid or BLS and First Aid or Water Saftey
• Attend all UToledo Rec compliance trainings and new employee department and employee group trainings
• Successfully complete 30-day probationary employment period

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

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