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Summer Camp Counselor

HRARA is hiring camp counselors to help campers from Camp Rodef Shalom (CRS) learn basic swimming skills.

POSITIONS

Pod Leaders manage a group of 3-4 counselors and their camper groups. Must have prior CRS experience and excellent writing skills. (This position may lead to Camp Manager in future years). Must be at least 16 years old and lifeguard certified.

Counselors Counselors provide swim instruction to groups of 3-4 children. Must be 15 years old, be lifeguard certified, and have a work permit submitted by a parent. Counselors age 16+ do not require certification or a work permit.

TIME COMMITMENT

Training: One half-day of training, date TBD.

Season: Camp runs from June 24 to July 16 (bonus days through August 1).

Schedule: Camp days are on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. There is approximately 2 hours per day of work for 11 camp days (plus 6 optional *bonus* days).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Past experience as a junior swim team coach or team swimmer. Certification in CPR/First Aid is a plus.
• Coaching skills that include basic swimming techniques and comfort working with young children.
• Strong work ethic; ability to focus on campers (no cell phones, no socializing with other counselors).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing in-water, hands-on swim skills instruction for swimmers from K-3rd grade. You will work directly with 3-4 children in the water for 3 consecutive lessons each day.
• Provide a positive, fun learning environment for all campers.
• Following the instructions of the program manager for each daily lesson.
• Provide written feedback about each camper daily.
• No exceptions on time arrival. Tardiness will be grounds for immediate dismissal.
• Set up and clean up the pool area before and after lessons.

Swim Lessons Instructor

HRARA is seeking swim instructors ages 16 and over to teach individual and group swim lessons. Instructors must be members of HRARA with experience and expertise in the areas described below; current lifeguard certification is preferred. Instructors will operate as independent contractors and be responsible for scheduling, teaching, and managing lessons independently. Orientation to the pool and scheduling software will be provided. If interested, please submit an application online. A limited number of positions are available.

TIME COMMITMENT

Training: Swim instructors will need to attend a training session.

Season: Swim lessons may be offered to members during the months of June and July. August lessons will be determined based on availability of instructors and organizational support.

Schedule: Private and semi-private swim lessons may be conducted every day. Although swim instructor schedules may vary, a consistent, weekly commitment to given day(s) and time blocks is expected. Members often like to schedule a consistent time with their preferred instructor. The group lesson schedule is TBD, pending member interest feedback and swim instructor availability.

Self-Promotion: Swim instructors are responsible for their own self-promotion. Attending Swim Instructor Meet & Greet events provide an opportunity to meet potential clients and increase swim lesson sign-ups.

QUALIFICATIONS

Instructors must have demonstrated skills in the following areas

• Aged 16 or older.
• Knowledge of basic water safety, survival and swimming skills to help children gain water competency.
• Expertise in higher-level swim skills to help prepare people of all ages for any aquatic activity.
• Mastery of stroke mechanics for all competitive strokes as well as starts, turns and headfirst entries.
• Ability to teach fundamentals of diving from a diving board
• Experience helping people with disabilities and other health conditions enjoy the water safely.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Certifications are recommended, not required. Relevant certifications include: Basic Swim Instructor (BSI), Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Lifeguard, First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• A non-family person who can confirm swim instruction abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and conduct lessons that encourage progressive skill development tailored to each student.
• Ensure the safety of all students.
• Assist lifeguards by enforcing all HRARA policies and procedures.
• Keep track of my scheduled lessons.
• Check my email for booked lessons. Lesson notifications will be sent by email.
• Reschedule and refund lessons in a timely fashion, as needed or requested according to pool policies.
• Arrive at the facility no later than 15 minutes and at the poolside no later than 5 minutes prior to lesson start time. (Late arrival, even by one minute, will result in the lesson being paid at 50% of your lesson rate.)
• Be prepared by having equipment ready.
• Be responsible and mature in dealing with students and parents.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with the Operations Director, students, and parents.
• Contact other instructors for substitutions when necessary and communicate schedule changes as needed.

Swim Team Lane Leader

The Holmes Run Acres (HRA) Hurricanes seeks Lane Leaders at the start of each swim season.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 14+ older
• Proficient in all 4 competitive strokes
• Enjoys working with children of all ages
• Will commit to daily volunteer shifts

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

• Will wear a swimsuit and Lane Leader t-shirt to daily practices
• Able to help "in the water" for safety, stroke/skill demonstrations, etc.
• Will commit to daily volunteer shifts, including Evening Swim shifts
• No cell phone use on the deck
• Follow all instructions and set/interval plans from Head Coaches
• Will exhibit exemplary sportsmanship, clean language, and encouragement to all swimmers
• Must keep swimmers "on task" and will keep notes on swimmer skills and progress</li
• Should communicate with Head Coaches about swimmer readiness for B-meets and A-meets