Swim Instructor

POSITION TITLE: Program Instructor – Swim Lessons (Year-Round)
DIVISION: Recreation & Facilities
REPORTS TO: Recreation Program Assistant Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt; Part-time; $15 - $16.00 per hour

Purpose of Position:

The part-time Program Instructor – Swim Instructor purpose is to create and facilitate American Red Cross group and private swim lesson classes for all ages and abilities. Responsibilities include lesson planning and implementation, instruction, and leadership of assigned swim lessons.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Program Planning, Development, and Implementation
  • Organized and instructs American Red Cross swim lessons as assigned in accordance with American Red Cross standards and curriculum.
  • Behaves as a role model by leading and promoting recreation, inclusion, and wellness.
  • Consistently model and guide participants in character development through actions, activities, and dialogue.
  • Responsible for program activity area set-up and clean-up, may clean and put away equipment; identifies material and equipment needed.
• Division Support
  • Attend and participate in professional development meetings and trainings.
  • Enthusiastically and thoroughly completes projects as assigned by supervisor.
  • Uses excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and all members of the public.
  • Enforces applicable rules and regulations with program participants and facility users.
  • Responds to public inquiries, suggestions, and complaints. Informs management as necessary.
  • Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
  • Reliable attendance and timeliness to scheduled shifts.
  • Perform other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to teach in various depths of water up to 4 hours.
• Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc.
• Ability to support child or adult body weight in the water.
• Ability to facilitate groups of various ages and ability levels, based on the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices and rules related to assigned area of instruction.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of activity leadership.
• Work cooperatively with others and develop effective working relationships with co-workers and guests.
• Ability to positively adhere to and enforce Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation policy and procedures; implement emergency plans.
• Ability to positively promote the image of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to give and understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a community center environment as well as indoor pool and outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat, humidity, and cold.
• Ability to provide first aid, CPR/AED, in a calm, professional manner.

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Prior teaching or instruction experience with various ages preferred.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI) preferred.
• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state, and local searches.

The Carmel Clay Board of Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Board will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.