Swim Instructor Year Round

Please note, this position is located at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, VT

Seasonal (Seasonal)
RESORT OVERVIEW:

Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?:

Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 4000+ acre playground including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more, so it's easy to share your enthusiasm for Sugarbush with our guests.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sugarbush Health and Recreation Club is seeking individuals with a passion for swimming and teaching. Swim instructors are responsible for creating and providing safe quality swim lessons. Lessons may be group or private and must include a learning progression for each swim student. Swim instructor should be energetic, professional, and able to withstand extended time in the pool. A knowledge of, and competent ability to perform and demonstrate basic swim strokes is required. This job is part time with flex hours year-round.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to maintain a fun and safe learning environment for swim students.
• Creating and providing swim lessons catered to students' ability and personal goals.
• A strong knowledge of water safety.
• Ability to organize and provide group lessons for students of varied abilities and ages.
• Must be empathetic and understanding of student fears and differences in pace of learning.
• Proper set up and clean up/break down of swim instruction area is required.
• Awareness of surroundings and consideration of other pool guests during swim instruction.
• Co-ordinate with other swim instructors to keep the program operating with the same standards, qualifications, and swim levels for students.
• Interact with students, their families, and other guests in a friendly, polite manner.
• Report any issues/concerns with equipment, props, pool conditions, water clarity to front desk or maintenance staff asap.
• Possible weekend and evening work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.
• Effective communication skills.
• Instruction/Teaching experience.
• First aid and CPR.
• Requires ability to be outside or in the pool for extended periods of time.
• Applicants should be in good physical condition and have proper professional swim wear.
• Interview process may require time in pool performing a class scenario.
• Safe Sport Training to be completed during orientation.

Sugarbush Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer

An offer of employment may be contingent upon the results of a background, MVR, or criminal records check.