Swim Instructor - Chilson Part Time

Our Swim Instructor is responsible for instructing, supervising, and evaluating children and adults in the swim lesson program. Helps to organize and manage classes under the direction of the Aquatics Specialist.

Pay

$15.76 - $21.27 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Must be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.

Responsibilities

• Enhances Park and Recreation image and ensures a quality visit for guests by instructing, supervising, and evaluating participants in the swim lesson program.
• Ensures the safety of all participants in swimming classes by safe and proper usage of equipment.
• Performs necessary lifesaving procedures; handles emergencies according to standard procedure.
• Assists with registration for swimming lessons; submits class lesson plans; oversees guests enrolled in the swim program.
• Attends required in-service training and meetings to stay current on teaching methods.
• Inspects classroom/program environment and equipment to ensure safety.
• Maintains progress records of each child enrolled in class; completes administrative tasks like attendance sheets and class evaluations.
• Disseminates and promotes Parks and Recreation program information and educates users of potential opportunities and services available.
• Directs public to proper locations; provides general facility use instructions; enforces facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains order in classes to ensure a safe environment and promote a learning atmosphere.
• May be required to cross-train in other areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Swim Instructor experience or six (6) months of swim instruction experience with children and/or adults in groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and methods used in teaching swimming.
• Must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
• Six (6) months of customer service experience or training, preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.

Skills

• Must recognize, react quickly, and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate effectively and diplomatically with parents, students, co-workers, and facility management team.
• Must possess effective conflict resolution skills.
• Must demonstrate good judgment and decision-making.
• Follow both written and verbal direction and communicate in a friendly, positive, and professional manner.
• Demonstrate a variety of swim strokes and skills as required for class content and be able to impart those skills to class members.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Frequent light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks.
• Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions.
• Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

Benefits

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan).
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours).

About the Location

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center.