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Head-Royce School · 2 months ago

Summer Swim Director

Professional Staff, Oakland, CA

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$39/hr - $43/hr

Head-Royce School is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent K-12 day school located in Oakland, California. They are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Swim Director for their Summer Programs, responsible for creating a safe and engaging environment for students to develop their swimming skills, managing aquatics programs, and leading a team of staff.

Primary/Secondary Education

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Schedule lessons for registered students

Interview and hire qualified aquatics staff; instructors and coaches

Be familiar with the Head Royce Emergency Action Plan

Plan and conduct aquatics programs to promote self-esteem and encourage success

Provide opportunities for each swimmer to meet the established goals of the aquatics program

Understand and enforce all facility policies, rules, and regulations

Develop a list of goals and objectives for individual swimming lessons

Prepare and organize specific lesson plans for a variety of skills

Complete evaluations of student’s swim skills according to the Red Cross Standards

Articulate student swim abilities and skills to parents as needed

Implement in on-site training

Supervise in scheduled areas on deck as needed throughout the day

Attend staff training and all meetings

Assist in the set-up of and clean-up of pool area

Set a good example for students and others including punctuality, dress, language, and behavior

Ability to provide Livescan and TB clearance

Qualification

Lifeguard certificationWater Safety InstructorCPR certificationFirst Aid certificationAquatic teaching experienceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsEmergency responseStudent supervision

Required

Must be at least 25 years of age

Current CPR and First Aid certification for infant, child, and adult

Must have prior experience teaching children in an aquatic setting

Candidates must hold a current lifeguard certification

Experience working with elementary to middle school students in an aquatic setting

Previous experience supervising youth and young adults is required

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to provide Livescan and TB clearance

The physical demands of this position include the ability to stand for extended periods, actively monitor students in and around the pool, and respond quickly to emergencies

Candidates should be comfortable demonstrating swimming techniques, assisting students in the water, and maintaining a high level of attentiveness throughout swim sessions