Specialized Aquatics Instructor- Therapeutic Recreation (PT)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient provision of a variety of pool and land-based instructional lessons, programs and trainings to both clients and staff members. This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Provides one-on-one or small group instruction, coaching and evaluation to clients and staff through one or more AQUATICS Division Programs: Private Swimming Instruction, Adaptive Swimming Instruction, Masters Swimming & Fitness Coaching, Lifeguard & Safety Instruction, Auditor & In-Service Instruction.
• Upholds and enforces facility safety guidelines and follows all applicable policies and procedures including, but not limited to Starguard Elite, Health & Safety Institute, Starfish Aquatics Institute and US Masters Swimming instructor and participant guidelines.
• Ensures course or lesson area is safe, set up and clean, prior to and following each session; begins classes/lessons on time and in an organized manner.
• Ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are present and in proper working order prior to each course, restocks the same following each course, alerts staff designee of any broken or low stock items.
• Communicates equipment/supply needs to staff designee prior to each session.
• Evaluates participants and provides immediate positive and corrective feedback.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Reports incidents or accidents to supervisor immediately and provides necessary first aid care.
• Completes necessary reports and maintains records as outlined by specific program.
• Utilizes effective written and verbal communication techniques to communicate with Town of Parker staff, management, and the public in a positive and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• For Private Swimming Instruction: Current Town of Parker Swimming Lesson Instructor; CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire; Ability to swim at or above the teaching level.
• For Adaptive Swimming Instruction: One (1) year of experience teaching swimming lessons; Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities; CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire; Ability to swim at or above the teaching level.
• For Masters Swimming & Fitness Coaching: At least twenty-one (21) years of age; High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Eight (8) years of competitive swimming in an organized program with two (2) years of previous masters coaching experience; USMS Level 1 Masters Coach Certification, ASCA Level 1 or equivalent; CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• For Lifeguard & Safety Instruction: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Two (2) years of lifeguard and CPR instruction; CPR/AED, Oxygen & First Aid certification or equivalent; Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification or equivalent; Ability to crossover to Starguard Elite lifeguarding & instructor standards upon hire.
• For Auditor & In-Service Instruction: Must be 21 years of age; High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Three (3) years of lifeguard and lifeguard management experience; Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), BLS, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certifications; Ability to crossover to Starguard Elite lifeguarding & instructor standards upon hire.