Water Safety Instructor Aide/Assistant

Assist our Water Safety Instructors during community swim lessons.

Responsibilities

• Complete attendance as needed
• Lead warm-up and other activities under supervision of instructor
• Assist instructor with demonstration of skills and other duties
• Communicate effectively with students
• Assist with set-up of class equipment on a daily basis as needed
• Assist with evaluating students at the end of each session to recommend advancement
• Follow all aquatic safety procedures and notify supervisor of any safety concerns
• Complete all training and in-services required

Requirements

• Current Red Cross Water Safety Assistant (WSA) certificate
• Must be at least 14 years old
• Previous experience with swimming desired
• Ability to assist students in the water
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, co-workers, and supervisor
• Ability to follow directions and follow through on tasks

Pay

Starting at $13.00 - $14.00 per hour with a WSA Certification or record of completing a Red Cross WSA course.

About Us

Student focused, community connected. Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically, and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff, and families where every person feels welcomed, valued, and respected.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment
• All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans
• Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more
• All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance
• Health benefits include:
  • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at zero cost
  • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7
  • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
  • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available
  • Wellness rewards program
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (For more information, visit PERA for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions)
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer-paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at 0.5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at 0.5 FTE or more)
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
  • No-cost, confidential help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more
• Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective, and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere for better health and well-being
• Support to help you reach your career goals:
  • Training, classes, and professional development
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools.