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Description

Come grow with Ocaquatics and make a difference in the world! We strive to find great people who possess positive attitudes, are motivated to grow and learn and love working with children and families! Join our TEAM and start your journey today!
OUR PURPOSETo make a positive difference for our team, our families, our community and the planet.
OUR MISSIONOur Mission is Twofold:Our Mission to our Families is to teach our families to love swimming and become safer, more comfortable, and more responsible in, on, and around the water.
Our mission to our Team members is to grow our people within a framework of social and environmental responsibility, so that we grow our school in a sustainable way and make a difference in our community.
Our team members live by our Core Values: We are Safety Focused, Service Oriented, Team Players, Fun & Friendly, Purpose Driven and Always Learning.
Position Objective:
Swimming Instructors teach FUN, small group classes in our indoor, warm water pools. Swim lessons are taught at the pace of each child depending on age and skill. Aquatic team members will work with the Deck Supervisor and ensure the shifts are being run smoothly. They will serve as an extra set of eyes on deck to help teachers and children when needed. Aquatic teammembers are expected to follow the Ocaquatics lesson plans, show interest in the progress of their students.

Position Standards:

• Maintain professional conduct at all times as a competent representative of Ocaquatics Swim School.
• Agree to work as a team with co-team members in striving to provide the highest quality aquatic program available.
• Act in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner with families, swimmers, and team.

Position Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Maintain the safety of students in and around the class; follow and implement safetyrules.
• Build relationships with students, families and team members.
• Learn and use students' names.
• Be a good example for students (no horseplay, enter the proper way, etc).
• Use Ocabulary and positive language.
• Be able to praise students each day as well as appropriately redirect any off-task behaviors.
• Smile all day long and show enthusiasm, creativity and excitement when working with students.
• Take initiative to keep the work area clean and organized.
• Be prepared to handle emergencies calmly and properly

Extra Eyes:

• Help to set up during opening and closing times.
• Help keep the deck tidy and organized. Pick up and clean constantly.
• Help swimmers get to their classes.
• Scan the pool at all times and always know the number of swimmers in the pool.
• Assist teachers by getting the swimming devices they need (goggles, fins, toys, etc).
• Observe classes and help teachers with difficult classes as directed by the Deck Supervisor.
• Perform Evaluations on potential swimmers.

Swim Instructor:

• Teach swim lessons according to the Ocaquatics lesson plans and curriculum.
• Take notes on a daily basis regarding the progress of your students.
• Communicate with the Deck Supervisor to consult regarding when a student may be ready to level up, progress, or to express any challenges or injuries, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required and additional items:

- Safety: Safety is #1 priority. Awareness of safety issues and be able to follow safety procedures.

- Service: Family and Student Focus. Provide great service to everyone that comes in contact with our school and treat everyone     with respect.

- Team: Cooperative. Help fellow team members throughout the day.

- Fun & Friendly: Keep a positive attitude, smile and be courteous with others. Use appropriate language and tone when speaking. Outwardly happy, eager to work everyday, and show energy throughout the shift.

- Purpose Driven: Understand and work towards our purpose statement: We all exist to make a positive difference for our team, our families, our community, and the planet. Be interested in being a part of a team that helps their team members, that teaches great lessons and makes families safer around the water, and that is dedicated to the community and is concerned for the planet.

- Always Learning: Attend team member meetings and trainings. Show interest in learning more about their position. Be receptive to constructive feedback.

- Other: Able to work under pressure, possess leadership skills, interested in the children's

development and seeks ongoing personal and professional development.

Please read through our website at www.ocaquatics.com before submitting an application.

Our Commitment to
Justice | Equity | Diversity | Inclusion

  WE ARE DIFFERENT, AND WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

- At Ocaquatics, we celebrate our TEAM of diverse individuals.
- We welcome and value team members with unique life experiences and perspectives.
- We recognize that our differences make us better.
- We encourage authenticity and foster belonging and empowerment at work.
- We listen and learn from each other. We provide equal opportunities for all to grow in our company.
- Our team reflects the diversity of the Miami community we serve.

Together we are committed to making a positive impact on our team, our community, and the world.
Compensation: $16.25 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years or older. 
• Must be available weekday afternoons and weekends. 
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. We provide all training and certifications! 
• There is no experience required to be able to apply to work with us!