Head Swim Instructor - Part Time

Elk Grove Park District•Elk Grove Village, IL

7d•$16 - $17

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Programs Supervisor, the Head Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching safe, fun and educational Swim Lessons for participants enrolled in the Elk Grove Swim School, supervision of the Swim Instructor Staff, and general organization of the Elk Grove Swim School. The Head Swim Instructor may be a year-round or seasonal employee.

Requirements

CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Critical thinking and effective decision making skills
Ability to work with diverse populations
Ability to work cooperatively in teams and with others
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees
Ability to complete Mandated Reporter Training within 6 weeks of hire
Must be 16 years of age or older
Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees
Ability to resolve conflict and make decisions quickly and easily

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

Familiarity with all basic swimming strokes and water safety skills
Follow the Elk Grove Swim School standards and guidelines for each level of lessons
Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Attend monthly in-service trainings to maintain and improve upon skills and techniques
Instruct participants of all ages and levels of swimming ability
Correct various stroke techniques of individual participants
Flexibility to fill in and teach any level of class necessary
On-deck greeter for participants, members and guests
Help facilitate communication between parents, instructors and the Aquatics Programs Supervisor
Make sure the pool deck is cleaned and organized at all times
Assists in training and evaluating swim instructors
Supervise all program staff and report issues to the Aquatics Programs Supervisor
Provides excellent customer service to all program participants and pool guests
Creating a safe and fun environment for all program participants
Ability to swim and familiar with swim programs
Schedule staff and respond to coverage needs in daily schedule
Bring and use proper sun protection on every shift that includes time outdoors
Organize lessons equipment and storage area before and after daily classes
Completion of all Elk Grove Swim School paperwork pertaining to swim lesson program
Serve as a Mandated Reporter
Go beyond the expected to provide exemplary customer service to patrons, including sharing information about the pool rules, EGPD programs, facilities, and events, and answering questions
Perform the job safely and in compliance with the district policies, procedures, work and safety rules
Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks
Follow all Federal and State Labor Laws
Maintain a commitment to the operation of a safe and effective aquatics environment
Responsible for other duties as deemed appropriate by the Pool Manger, Aquatics Supervisors, or Aquatics Manager