Swim Instructor

About the role

Join our team as a Swim Instructor and lead dynamic aquatic programs for youth and adults. You'll plan and organize lessons, teach skills, evaluate abilities, and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize swimming, water safety, and aquatic exercise classes
• Teach skills using a facility-approved curriculum
• Evaluate swimming abilities and track progress
• Communicate with patrons and parents about goals, achievements, and areas for improvement
• Coordinate equipment and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth program delivery
• Maintain accurate records and provide constructive feedback

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year related work experience
• Valid Oregon Driver's License at time of hire
• CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of supplies, materials, equipment, and basic rules involved in aquatics programs
• Experience in water safety instruction or aquatic fitness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess and motivate swimmers of all ages

Skills

• Use of swim instructional aids, personal computers, various related software programs, standard office equipment, and swimming pool equipment
• Time management, analytical, organization, and prioritization skills
• Customer service orientation and skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong oral and written communications skills with a variety of audiences
• Reasoning, analysis, and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent judgment and professionalism

Benefits

• Free membership to the City's Recreation and Aquatic facility
• Other benefits as required by law

Pay

$18.13 - $20.81 hourly

Schedule

Part-time, less than 20 hours a week