Water Safety Swim Instructor (Part-Time, Year-Round)

Position Details

Job Title: Water Safety Swim Instructor
Location: Gypsum Recreation Center (Gypsum, CO), Gypsum Creek Pool (Gypsum, CO), Eagle Pool and Ice Rink (Eagle, CO)
Employment Type: Part-Time, Year-Round
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)
Schedule: Part-Time; Year-Round
Schedule: Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs
Supervision Required: Directly supervised by Aquatics Specialists, Coordinator, and Supervisor
Supervision Exercised: None
Work Environment and Physical Demands: Duties are performed in both indoor and outdoor aquatic environments. The conditions and physical demands described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver swim instruction in accordance with American Red Cross or approved teaching standards.
• Plan and lead swim lessons and novice practices, developing and implementing age- and skill-appropriate curriculum.
• Absess swimmer skill levels and provide constructive feedback to help participants improve.
• Supervise participants in swim programs, ensuring their safety, progress, comfort, and enjoyment.
• Maintain continuous awareness of the pool and lesson participants to ensure safety.
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff, providing clear guidance and accurate information.
• Remain alert and attentive during lessons to respond to emergencies or unsafe behavior.
• Participate in required trainings, in-services, and maintain all required certifications.

Competencies and Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor program, including learning development, stroke technique, water safety principles, program levels, teaching methods, lesson planning, and skill progressions
• Skills and abilities:
• Strong personal swimming skills and proficiency in multiple strokes.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead swim classes that achieve established learning goals.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to motivate and engage participants of all ages and abilities, particularly children.
• Physical capability to perform all duties required for safe and effective instruction.
• Exceptional teamwork skills, including the ability to follow direction, collaborate with colleagues, and foster positive, respectful relationships with staff, participants, and the public.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, manage lesson flow, and engage effectively with both parents and participants.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age or older; AND
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid State of Colorado driver’s license; AND
• Minimum one-year previous work-related experience with swimming instructional programs or coaching; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.
• Possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• American Red Cross WSI Certification (preferred, but not required)