Head Swim Instructor (Internal Only)
About The Position
Monitors, provides mentoring and direction/assistance to swim instructors; instructs swimming classes, as needed; actively interacts with parents/guardians and participants in the program; does related work as required. An employee in this classification is responsible for providing direction and assistance to swim instructors in addition to instructing swimming lessons, as needed. Work is performed under the supervision and oversight of an Aquatics Supervisor and Aquatics Programming Coordinator, who reviews work primarily on the basis of results attained, feedback from participants/parents, and direct observation. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification.
Requirements
- Experience teaching swimming lessons or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.
- Possession of or ability to obtain first aid and CPR certification.
- Successful completion of Willamalane’s Swim Instructor training is required.
- Drug screen test will be required prior to employment.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading and coaching a team of Swim Instructors.
- Spanish speaking is preferred; a bilingual rate adjustment is contingent upon passing a proficiency test.
Responsibilities
- Provides direction and assistance to swim instructors, including working with children having difficulties and/or suggesting ways to improve teaching techniques.
- Recommends topics/subjects for quarterly training; attends and participates in in-service training.
- Develops recommendations for more effective instruction and/or departmental policies and procedures.
- Responds to a variety of questions/complaints from participants and/or parents regarding the swim lesson program and activities and individual child's progress.
- Teaches swimming classes, as needed if the instructor assigned does not arrive for their shift or is occupied (or becomes occupied) by an emergency.
- Assists in facilitating New Swim Instructor training classes.
- Monitors the safety of students, instructors and other patrons using swim center facilities.
- Performs other job-related duties or tasks as required.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave beginning with date of hire, 1 hour accrual for every 30 hours worked.
- Part-time staff may use sick leave beginning on their 91st day of employment.
- Annual cost of living increase (up to 4% as approved by the Board).
- Merit increase (3%) upon successful completion of probationary period and then annually.
- Additional $1/hour increase upon successful completion of a Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL) competency test.
- Discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
- 25-percent discount on certain recreation programs.
- Free use of pools for lap and play swim for employee only.
- Discount for household members.
- Free use of fitness center for employee only.
- Discount for household members.
- Free Wellness programs for employee.
- Payroll direct deposit is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
