Swim Instructor
Under general supervision, plans, schedules and implements swimming and water safety instructional programs for a diverse range of participants.
Closing Date: Until Filled
# of Positions : 5
Employment Type : SEASONAL, SHORT-TERM, EXTRA-DUTY, PART-TIME
Swim Instructor
Pay rate: $16.25/hour or $17.10/hour with valid Water Safety Instructor Certification
MUST BE AT LEAST 15 YEARS OLD AT TIME OF HIRE. Valid work permit required for anyone under the age of 18 years.
Submit the following items:
- Resume ( 3 pages Max)
- Cover letter
- Application Online
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following but no limited to:
- Prepares age-appropriate and skilled-focus lesson plans for each class
- Plans and effectively organizes class time
- Provides competent, safe instruction in accordance with LGS Recreation Guidelines
- Teaches with encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas
- Maintains order in swimming areas
- Conveys information on aquatics program and schedules to students and parents
- Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.)
- Inspects facilities for cleanliness and safety
- Reports unsafe to your supervisor
- Performs other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Swim Instructor does not have supervisory responsibilities over employees; however, they supervise program participants.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
No experience required. Must be at least 15 years old at time of hire.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions and memos. Ability to write short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to children, parents and community members and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have own transportation. Fingerprint and TB clearance are a condition of employment and must be obtained prior to start date. Current certificates in CPR, First Aid required. Water Safety Instructor Certification, preferred. IF under 18 years of age a valid work permit is required.
Conditions of Employment
Upon offer of a position, LGS Recreation staff must obtain fingerprint and TB clearances. Any mandatory trainings required for the position must be completed within 15 days of employment.
Must have own transportation.
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; squat; lift; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands over head and use arms; talk and hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Facilities may be noisy with very dynamic movement.
- Individual is frequently exposed to natural weather conditions that may vary from extreme sun to cold, wet rainy and windy conditions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of this position. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek assistance as required. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include: visitors, employees and other community members).