Swim Instructor

Benefits

• Free Membership after 30 days of hire
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

General Statement of Duties

This position is responsible for plans, schedules, and implements swimming and water safety instructional programs for a diverse range of participants. Instructors may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.

Supervision Received

• This position will report to the Recreation Coordinator-Aquatics, Recreation Leader-Aquatics, and Head Guard.

Supervision Exercised

• This position will oversee swim assistants.

Essential Duties

• Implements swimming and water safety instructional programs
• Prepares and delivers technical guidance, age-appropriate and skill-focused lessons based upon participant abilities
• Ensures the safety of students and participants through the use of safe instructional practices
• Receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons
• Identifies issues and resolves or refers to higher-level staff as appropriate
• Works collaboratively with participants and aquatics staff to ensure a positive learning environment
• Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality
• Ensures proper placement and availability in the pool area, recommends maintenance, and repair as needed
• Affords assistance with MRD special events as needed
• Maintains program records and files and performs related work as required

Qualifications

• Experience & Knowledge:
  • Principles and practices of effective swimming techniques, goals, and objectives
  • Relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Operational characteristics of water rescue safety equipment and devices
  • Principles and practices for providing high level customer service
  • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
  • Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to work
  • Plan, organize, and implement swimming and water safety classes
  • Learn, monitor, and enforce relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • React to and handle emergencies in a safe and effective manner
  • Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner
  • Perform work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner
  • Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships
  • Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
• Education or Training:
  • Prior experience participating in aquatics programs or performing Swim Instructor duties preferred
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification, or the ability to obtain certification when a class is offered
  • American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED preferred

Work Environment

• Primarily works indoors and outdoors in a pool environment with wet and slippery conditions, and are exposed to variable weather conditions; may be exposed to chlorine, acids, and other chemicals at aquatics facilities, as well as blood and body fluids
• Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures

Physical Conditions

• Primarily works indoors and outdoors in a pool environment with wet and slippery conditions, and are exposed to variable weather conditions; may be exposed to chlorine, acids, and other chemicals at aquatics facilities, as well as blood and body fluids
• Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures

Compensation

$16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Employer Information

Jeremy Master - or - Lisa Lopez

Employer Contact Information

Human Resources

Employer Mission Statement

FUNdamentally improving lives by building community in fun, engaging ways, and by providing excellent parks and recreation facilities, activities, and services.

EEO Statement

The Montrose Recreation District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

ADA Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the search process, including alternative formats of job postings. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator.