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Assistant Volunteer Swim Instructor

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ORGANIZATION: Childhood Drowning Prevention Foundation

Overview

Assistant Volunteer Swim Instructors support Swim Instructors by ensuring lessons run smoothly and students receive individualized attention. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about water safety and eager to gain experience in swim instruction.

Responsibilities

· Assist certified Trainers & Swim Instructors during lessons by supporting students in practicing 8 Basic Water Safety Skills and Stroke Technique Skills .

· Provide encouragement, empathy, and positive reinforcement to students, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere.

· Help maintain a clean and organized swim environment by preparing equipment, assisting with setup and breakdown of materials, ensuring that the pool, facilities, and grounds are clean and tidy, at all times.

· Monitor and ensure the safety of students in and around the pool during lessons.

· Maintain open communication with your Direct Supervisor, Trainers & Swim Instructors, accepting feedback to learn and become better.

· Support students with special needs, adapting to meet their individual requirements as directed by the Swim Instructor.

· Learn how to teach all various types of lessons provided, with the end goal of potentially getting a permanent schedule of your own one day or helping with coverage if needed.

· Participate in as many Trainings and Team Meetings as possible to enhance water safety and instruction skills.

Qualifications

  • Passion for water safety and teaching.
  • Strong swimming skills and knowledge of basic water safety.
  • Previous teaching or coaching experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work with children of various ages and skill levels.
  • Ability to work with adults.
  • CPR/First Aid/AED Certified (preferably BLS Certification).

Time Commitment: Minimum of 4 hours per month (if not more).

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About Childhood Drowning Prevention Foundation

Location:

3318 Valley View Ave, Norco, CA 92860, US

Mission Statement

To eradicate childhood drowning by providing high-quality water safety programs that foster the proper knowledge of water safety and the 8 Basic Water Safety Skills so children can save themselves independently in case they are ever in a water emergency.

Description

Established in 2015 by CEO Tenaya Goldsmith, Big Kahuna Swim Academy traces its origins to a tragic event in 2005 when Goldsmith's classmate, Arturo Rodriguez, drowned. This spurred Goldsmith to become a swim instructor, culminating in the academy's launch in 2015. In 2020, the Childhood Drowning Prevention Foundation was founded, absorbing Big Kahuna Swim Academy as its Swim Program. With a mission to eradicate childhood drowning, they've delivered 25,494 swim lessons, imparting the 8 Basic Water Safety Skills. Operating four pivotal programs, including Swim Program, Swim Lesson Scholarship, Volunteer Program, and Outreach Program, they reach 700 lessons monthly in Norco and Riverside. Committed to raising awareness and combating the leading cause of death in children under 5, their focus revolves around immediate and sustained action.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Emergency & Safety
Sports & Recreation
Children & Youth, Emergency & Safety, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2808 Broken Lance DriveNorco, CA 92860

(33.93218,-117.57458)
 

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Sports Coaching
  • Child Care
  • Child Development
  • Physical Education
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 13
  • Orientation or Training
  • Once training is complete, a minimum of 4 hours per month is required for this position.
  • Must know how to swim, get BLS Certified (unless you already have your CPR/First Aid/AED certification), must be willing to commit to volunteering for the Foundation for a minimum of 6 months (if not longer, if you'd like).

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