Job Description

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver Prep is what’s now and what's next in education – Miami's school of choice for challenging, future-ready, personalized learning to meet the needs and fuel the aspirations of our diverse and dynamic community. Alongside our experienced and dedicated faculty, our students discover their passions and shape powerful futures that meaningfully impact our world. Gulliver is a national model for teaching and learning where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, innovation, and the highest levels of achievement.

Founded in 1926 and later transformed under the visionary leadership of Marian C. Krutulis, Gulliver has been a leading school of distinction for nearly 100 years. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. We are opening the world wide for members of our community to learn boldly, act with great heart, and lead wisely.

Job Summary

Gulliver Preparatory School is currently seeking part-time Swim Instructors to join our team of professionals.  The Swim Instructors will demonstrate competency to teach and lead specific skills and activities in the water.  Adherence to the Gulliver Enrichment program teaching curriculum ensures that each student in the program learns water survival skills and then professes to propulsion and stroke development in a fun and gentle environment.   In addition, the Swim Instructors are responsible for the prevention of accidents as well as the minimization and elimination of hazardous conditions in and around all aquatics areas. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Passion for teaching & working with children. 
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
  • Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
  • Maintain a high standard of customer service. 
  • Begin and end class on time, remain after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed, and clean up supplies.
  • Instruct and evaluate students participating in swim lessons. 
  • Responsible for the safety of participants in their own class. 
  • Attend mandatory meetings and trainings as scheduled. 
  • Maintain surveillance of patrons in the facility. 
  • Act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency. 
  • Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. 
  • Submit completed report cards, skills sheets and attendance information on time. 
  • Maintain a clean facility.
  • All other duties as assigned by Aquatics Director. 

 Minimum Qualifications

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification 

 Desired Qualifications

  • Previous aquatic experience is a plus! 

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s), and Drug screen. 

 

Gulliver is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace. 

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