TEACH SWIMING LESSONS TO CHILDREN IN BRAZIL

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire program, working in direct collaboration and under the supervision of ETIV's Director and/or Operations Manager;
• Build relationships with the community and recruit participants for the classes;
• Gather parental signatures of all participating children and youth;
• Purchase any materials necessary to properly;
• Keep track of the budget and keep in close correspondence with ETIV and SwimTayka staff;
• Teach and supervise our swimming lessons, drowning prevention and environmental trainings using the SwimTayka curriculum and manual provided;
• Work closely with the Environment Education Team to offer environmental education to the children partaking in the swimming lessons;
• Supervise, support and facilitate meetings with any other SwimTayka volunteers you may be supporting;
• Take attendance, evaluate and document progress and maintain our SwimTayka program database up to date and organized;
• Keep the swimming materials organized and always put all materials away after every class;
• Attend ETIV weekly staff meetings and complete weekly staff reports.

Requirements

• Candidates must be at least 18 years or older;
• Fluent in English and Portuguese;
• Commit to 30 hours/week of work throughout March, April and May 2019, for the entire program calendar;
• Swimming Certification(s), CPR and First-Aid certificate;
• Leadership, social and organizational skills;
• Patience, flexibility and punctuality, as well as responsibility and dedication;
• Agree to and sign our Volunteer Contract before arriving, as well as sign their rental agreement if staying at our Volunteer House.