Temporary Contracted Swim Lesson Instructor/Water Safety Instructor

Essential Job Duties

• Plan, organize, and implement swim lessons for various ages and ability levels
• Be a positive role model by promoting aquatic safety
• Responsible for lesson set up, clean up, and identifying needed materials
• Keep track of participants' progress on checklists and report class records
• Be prompt, on time, and ready for lessons each day
• Deliver excellent customer service to participants, parents/guardians, and any persons attending
• Collaborate with other swim lesson instructors, aquatic recreation coordinator, and pool staff
• Report any concerns or injuries, and maintain a safe and clean teaching environment

Typical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Swimming experience and ability to teach in various depths of water
• Teaching/instructor experience preferred, but not required
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions on class instruction
• Able to demonstrate skills and utilize equipment to demonstrate skills
• Able to communicate with Recreation Coordinator of Aquatics and people of all ages, both orally and written
• Knowledge of facility rules and program rules

Supplemental Information

• Work Environment: Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the duties of this job. Swim lessons occur at outdoor aquatic facilities that can experience changing weather conditions, including wind, rain, thunderstorms, high heat, humidity, etc. Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Physical Abilities: Must have physical strength, balance, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas and depths of the pools and pool deck. Must be able to work in different temperatures and changing weather conditions. Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of the teaching area.
• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to characteristic County Park environments.

Additional Information

• This is a contracted/temporary position.
• I understand that as a temporary employee I am not entitled to any County group insurance benefits, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, or retirement benefits.