RecWell Aquatics Swim Instructor Aide - Student Service

Job Summary Job Title: Swim Instructor Aid – Student Service Division: Student Life Department: Rec Well Compensation: Hours/Week: $10.00/hour Weekly average, approximately 6-12 hours per week. Required hours may include days, evenings, and weekends. Employment Summary The Division of Student Life is committed to making every experience at Purdue University a learning opportunity for students.

Employment within our division provides you with the opportunity to work with other great students and leaders. As part of your employment, we incorporate the Leadership and Professional Development Competencies and the Steps to Leaps Learning Pillars into your learning and performance management experience to ensure you are building the skills employers want.

Job Description

The Division of Recreation & Wellness employees are focused on the customer, provide the best service possible, and always emphasize safety in our programs and facilities. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life at Purdue through engagement in recreation. We will foster an appreciation for a healthy lifestyle and promote lifelong learning.

Purdue University Swim Instructor Aides are responsible for assisting Water Safety Instructors when teaching adult and youth swimming lessons for the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program. This can include group, private, and semi-private lessons. Primary duties include following the lesson plans provided by Water Safety Instructors, setting up the teaching area, cleaning up the teaching area, and delivering a quality swim lesson educational experience to participants.

Swim Instructor Aides will assist in teaching group lessons with a certified LTS instructor and can individually teach private lessons. Prerequisite(s) Successful completion of swim skills evaluation conducted by Assistant Director and/or Program Coordinator(s) Opportunity to take the American Red Cross WSI certification course available (will increase pay rate)

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Flexible and dependable with a strong attention to detail Problem-solving, logic, and reasoning skills Customer service-oriented Ability to multitask and work within deadlines Ability to work independently and with a team Be timely and organized Position

Responsibilities

Assist the WSI in conducting their prepared lesson plans Follow the prescribed American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum Teach associated skills correctly to the corresponding class participants Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility Maintain a safe learning environment for both youth and adult participants Know and enforce all policies and procedures for aquatic facilities Perform daily upkeep of supplies throughout the facility Exhibit friendliness, diplomacy, and tact in responding to customers Handle emergencies and prioritize responsibilities while continuing to provide the highest level of customer service Maintain confidentiality and exhibit professional conduct when handling sensitive information Responsible for all scheduled shifts (based on class/exam schedules for the semester) Must attend all scheduled staff meetings to gain and/or share pertinent information Other duties as assigned Core Competencies Transferable Skill Development: Students employed in this role will develop and demonstrate a number of transferable skills essential for future employment success and will be reviewed on these skills in their performance evaluation. Communication(Verbal, Written, Non-Verbal, Listen & Observe, Summarize & Distill Information) Demonstrate professional verbal communication in all interactions Demonstrate enthusiasm ; engage and connect with customers to promote an excellent customer experience Verbally communicates to staff on situations that may arise due to problems Written communication to complete accurate records according to established procedures Ways of Thinking(Systems Thinking & Planning, Reflective & Analytical Reasoning, Idea Generation, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Ethics) Utilize policies and knowledge to proactively make decisions and solve problems for the area assigned Develop new or novel ideas through critical thinking and creative processes that address issues and/or lead to change Understand standards and expectations for personal and professional ethical behavior Demonstrate knowledge of the position and operation Interpersonal Skills & Intercultural Knowledge(Organization Behavior & Teamwork, Appropriate & Productive…