Location : La Verne, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 24-11
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 3/21/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The City of La Verne is seeking part-time Pool Instructors to work up to 28 hours per week, Monday through Sunday, between the hours of 6:30 am - 8:00 pm throughout the summer 2024 season at the La Verne Aquatic Center in Las Flores Park.
Under the direction of the pool manager and/or assistant pool manager, the Pool Instructor will teach swim lessons following American Red Cross Safety Program techniques and lesson plans for all age groups and ability levels; provide a safe and accident-free pool environment; considerately and patiently enforce pool rules; assess swim abilities to avoid unsafe conditions; administer CPR and American Red Cross first aid; communicate effectively with patrons and staff; perform daily pool maintenance including set up and take down of pool equipment; and related work as required.
Pool Instructors must be available to work on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Examples of Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Instruct swim lessons following American Red Cross Safety Program techniques and lesson plans for all age groups and ability levels
- Provide a safe and accident-free pool environment
- Considerately and patiently enforce pool rules
- Assess swim abilities to avoid unsafe conditions
- Administer CPR and American Red Cross first aid
- Communicate effectively with patrons and staff
- Perform daily pool maintenance including set up and take down of pool equipment
- Perform related work as required
Typical Qualifications
Pool Instructors must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and possess the following:
- Teaching experience
- Personal skills in the leadership of swimming activities
- Ability to lead groups in swimming at beginning and advanced levels
- Knowledge and philosophy of aquatics and its application to individuals and groups
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, and the public
Pool Instructors MUST be willing and able to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and July 4, 2024.
Required Certificates
- American Red Cross CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Certificate
- Advanced Lifesaving (Lifeguarding) Certificate
- Water Safety Instructor Certificate
Supplemental Information
The City reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the position. Meeting the required minimum qualifications does not guarantee an applicant an invitation to the next step(s) in the selection process. Those candidates whose experience and training most closely match the City's needs may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a combination of written exercise, panel interview, or other testing deemed appropriate. Prior to hire, successful candidates will also be required to undergo a medical examination (including drug screen), and credit and criminal reviews.
As required by state law, the City provides consideration for veterans who served during military actions. Eligible veterans should notify Personnel in writing at the time of application.
Under Federal law, employees must contribute 1.45% of their gross monthly earnings for Medicare coverage. The City will match the employee's contribution.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance to participate in this recruitment is needed, contact the Personnel Office.
The City recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, physical disability or condition, sexual orientation, gender, age, or national origin, except in those specific instances whereby a bona fide occupational qualification demands otherwise.
The City of La Verne hires only United States citizens or lawfully authorized aliens.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without further notice.