POSITION TITLE:               Swim Lessons Instructor 

DEPARTMENT:                    Athletics

REPORTS TO:                     Aquatics Manager

FLSA:                                     Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION:             $15.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and service

Mission Statement

Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.

School Overview

Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong, and the school is thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition of positioning itself at the forefront of curricular innovation.

A strong, forward-thinking institution, Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school is a diverse, inclusive community with strong academic and co-curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically, act respectfully, and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global communities. With its focus on diversity, service, global study, and technology, Country Day has positioned itself as a school of the 21st century.

Country Day is committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.

POSITION PURPOSE:

A Swim Lesson Instructor should be a strong leader, attentive, organized and have strong communication skills. Swim Lesson Instructor responsibilities include but not limited to: teaching all skill levels, communication with class participants, and coordinating make-up classes. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under the supervision of the Aquatics Manager and in accordance with Country Day mission and values, the Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons according to the Country Day program standards
• Create a positive learning environment through personal enthusiasm
• Be safety-conscious, maintain order and enforce rules during lessons to ensure swimmer safety
• Keep accurate records of attendance and skills achieved by each student, each session
• Provide each student with written records of progress
• Use swim aids effectively to maximize each individual’s practice time
• Utilize written lesson plans for each lesson to make the most efficient use of class time
• Participate in all staff meetings and in-service training
• Conduct program evaluations
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 15 years old
• Previous teaching experience is not required, but must enjoy working with children and have a positive, fun personality 
• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Position requires walking, squatting, pushing (up to 50 lbs), pulling (up to 50 lbs), use of sight and vocal projection, standing, carrying (up to 50lbs), and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• No competitive swim team experience needed

 Requirements:

• Must successfully complete instructor training
• Must successfully complete, and maintain certifications as deemed necessary by the aquatics manager.
• Must successfully complete at least 4 hours teaching under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Manager or an experienced instructor before leading a class independently

Benefits:

• Paid training as well as rewards for continued development and learning
• Flexible scheduling 
• Encourage creativity and positivity

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply via the Employment Portal at https://www.charlottecountryday.org/employment. Review of materials and initial interviews will begin as applications are received. References will only be contacted for applicants that advance in the process.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CCDS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CCDS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.