SWIM INSTRUCTOR

About the role

This position involves instructing swim lessons and the Sea Monkeys swim team in accordance with the Starfish Aquatics Institute curriculum. Supervision is provided by the Aquatic Recreation Coordinator.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and set-up equipment prior to the start of each shift.
• Wear a uniform (swimsuit and instructor t-shirt).
• Complete certification in the Starfish Aquatics Institute curriculum and adhere to the training program standards on instruction.
• Attend all mandatory trainings; assist in completion of accurate reports of accidents, corrections, and first-aid treatments.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for all assigned classes; instruct swimming lessons and swim team from scheduled plans.
• Provide appropriate correction and technique to class participants.
• Complete paperwork for swim program in a timely and efficient manner, including but not limited to student progress reports and skills checklists.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public and provide information as appropriate.

Other Job Functions

• Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job performance.
• Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
• Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes; work independently and effectively with little direction.
• Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
• Assist staff and management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.
• Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Safety practices used in and around the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
• Knowledge of basic swimming strokes (freestyle and backstroke).
• Interest and experience in working with kids in a caring and patient manner.

Tools And Equipment Used

• Flippers, kickboards, life vests and other aquatic devices to support learning and recreation in a municipal pool environment.

Physical Demands

• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
• Sight, hearing, and speaking to exchange information.
• Repetitive hand movements.
• Intermittent stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend at the waist and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Swim, dive and demonstrate other swimming skills as necessary.

Work Environment

• Outdoor environment, in and around swimming pools and aquatics facilities.
• Exposure to pool chemicals.
• Extended exposure to sunlight.
• Heat.
• Water and wet surfaces.
• Work is performed in all types of weather conditions and around children, noise, and distractions.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of all swimming strokes (freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke).
• Proficient swimming ability.
• Competitive swimming experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Additional Information

• This position is not eligible for benefits.
• You may be required to attend paid trainings in May.
• If you selected "Yes" to attending in-person training, please list any date or time constraints you may have in May that could affect your availability.
• If you selected "No," please explain your availability and whether you could attend training with advance notice.