POSITION : Swim Teacher
REPORTS TO :Swim School Coordinator
LOCATION :Central Otago District
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
To provide quality learn to swim instruction, while developing and implementing
standards, and maintaining good public relations in accordance with the goals and
targets of the District Aquatic Centres.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensuring a high quality and consistency of service delivery with the learn to swim
and if required Swim Skills for Life programme.
2. Maintain excellent public relations while relating to customers and staff alike.
3. Remain qualified and up-to-date in teaching practice and theory.
4. Carry out day-to-day administration procedures including: swim school bookings,
records and supply of information to swim school customers.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Key result areas have been identified to assist in formulating performance objectives.
The duties of the position are being carried out to a satisfactory standard when:
1. A friendly, helpful and courteous attitude is evident in the way in which the Swim
Teacher relates to swim school customers and the staff and general customers
of the facility.
2. Records show that the majority of pupils achieve levels as set down in the lesson
plan.
3. Constantly demonstrates a high standard of communication skills.
4. Bookings for each term are completed on time and customers receive the
relevant information on time, records are kept up-to-date and general office
procedures are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
DELEGATIONS
Makes decisions within the authority delegated by the Swim School Coordinator and
Parks and Recreation Manager.
RELATIONSHIPS
External Internal
Customers Chief Executive Officer
Schools and Pre School Providers Executive Manager – Planning and Environment
Parent Groups Parks and Recreation Manager
Swim School Coordinator
Centre Team Leader
Other Pool staff
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Knowledge
Good general knowledge of and interest in swim teaching
New Zealand Swim Teaching Qualification or equivalent
Experience in a teaching/coaching/early childhood position preferred
Physically fit and healthy
Specific Skills
Customer focus
Communication - written and oral
Computer literate
Team player
Ability to work accurately and achieve targets while working under pressure
Personal Qualities
• Friendly and courteous
Honesty
Punctual and conscientious
Team skills
Sense of humour
Able to prioritise
Motivated and enthusiastic
Initiative
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
CORPORATE VALUES PROPOSITION
