What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor Haverford position at ESF Camps?
Location: Haverford School in Haverford PA
ESF Camps is hiring Lifeguards/Swim Instructors to join our mission-driven team at Haverford School in Haverford! The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swimming lessons, guarding the pool during open swimming, ensuring the safety of all people in the pool area and learning procedures to maintain the cleanliness of the pool facility.
Why ESF?
- Lifeguard Certification reimbursement
- Internship, field work, and continuing education opportunities
- Flexible summer schedule with the opportunity to work up to 10 consecutive weeks
- Additional compensation for providing private and semi-private swim instruction after camp
- Discounted camp tuition for children of team members
- Employee referral bonus program
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Enforce all pool rules and regulations
- Teach daily swim instruction to campers ages of 3-14 with different ability levels
- Work effectively with other Lifeguard/Swim Instructors and share various responsibilities
- Complete weekly progress reports for all campers and other required paperwork
- Learn and implement the proper procedures for maintaining proper pool water quality (testing, chlorine, etc.) as well as opening and closing the pool
- Supervise campers with attention to behavior and group management while serving as a positive role model to campers and peers.
- Communicate with clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community.
- Inform site director of any concerns regarding the health, safety, and security of the campers.
- Demonstrate the ESF Core Values and Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily
Requirements:
- Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age
- Previous experience working with children - Previous camp experience (preferred)
- Hours are typically from 8:15am-3:40pm; Monday - Friday
- Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
- The site director must approve any non-contracted requests for time off, schedule changes, or alterations to the schedule.
- It is understood you will complete all trainings and pre-employment credentials required by ESF and the state you are working in.
- Follow the ESF Code and maintain the "ESF Look" at all times
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports directly to and takes direction from the Aquatics Director. May also take direction from and is overall accountable to the Site Director.
Covid 19 Health & Safety Protocols
ESF has developed and will be implementing an Advanced Safety Plan to ensure our campers, team members, and parents thrive in a safe environment. This plan includes detailed safety measures in the following areas. Team members will be trained on all protocols and full compliance is expected.
- Limited enrollment and smaller group sizes
- Camper & staff screening with use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Cleaning, disinfection & handwashing
- Premier outdoor facilities
- Reasonable contact reduction, including social distancing practices
- Symptom Management Action Plan
- Specialized Safety Training
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