Aquatics Program Leader (Hourly)

About the role

The City of Modesto is seeking an enthusiastic Aquatics Program Leader to join our team. This role involves delivering high-quality swim instruction, supporting pool operations, and engaging with participants through various programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Teach or assist with swim lessons following the approved curriculum.
• Maintain class rosters and communicate progress to parents.
• Set up and maintain safe teaching areas.
• Monitor ride entry and exit points for safety compliance.
• Enforce rules related to ride safety, height, and rider spacing.
• Cook up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience teaching swim lessons, working with children, or working with recreational programs or event planning.
• First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certificate.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of practices and techniques for favorable public relations, group cooperation, and programming for participants.
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping and scheduling.
• Recreational, social, and cultural needs of the community.
• Light custodial maintenance techniques.

Skills

• Read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Think clearly, quickly, and accurately in emergencies.
• Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.
• Coordinate and schedule a variety of activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Prepare reports and records as required.
• Work various shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• Lift and carry heavy objects.
• Run forward, backward, and laterally.
• Perform light custodial maintenance tasks.
• Travel from worksite to worksite as needed.

Benefits

• Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.
• Sick Leave: Employees receive sick leave credit at the rate of twenty-four (24) hours or three (3) days per calendar year.
• PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES ALTERNATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PARS ARS): Total contribution of 7.5% - employee pays 3.75% of wages (pre-tax) and the City pays 3.75%.

Pay

Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.

Schedule

This position is non-benefited and is designated as a non-classified, at-will position. This role is limited to working approximately 29 hours per week up to 1,000 hours annually or working approximately 40 hours per week up to 6 months and no more than 1,000 hours annually.