Instructor - Swim (Instructor I)

Parks Tacoma • Various Parks Tacoma locations, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of our amazing aquatics family teaching students to perform safely in the water, helping them have a fun experience and enjoy swimming! Join the team at one or more of our swimming pools. We have year-round opportunities at our 3 indoor pools located in Eastside, Peoples and Norpoint Community Centers. In this position you will plan and operate each daily lesson/class effectively, understand the proper teaching progression used in Parks Tacoma’s programs, follow the guidelines discussed within Parks Tacoma’s Instructor courses and trainings and the concepts behind them, and focus on teaching to the advancement goals in Parks Tacoma’s programs. Applications are reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled. Work where you play! Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of age.
• At least 1 year of related swim experience.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of assigned recreation programs, activities, and services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
• Skill in overseeing and instructing/teaching others.
• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to navigate emergency situations.
• Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.
• Follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Ability to safely perform job tasks in a variety of park and non-park settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and operate each daily lesson/class effectively
• Understand the proper teaching progression used in Parks Tacoma’s programs
• Follow the guidelines discussed within Parks Tacoma’s Instructor courses and trainings and the concepts behind them
• Focus on teaching to the advancement goals in Parks Tacoma’s programs
• Provide fun, informative and exciting classes or learning opportunities in assigned program area.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
• Provide support to, and collaborate with, other department staff to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing programs.
• Plan and prepare instruction materials or lesson plans or implement already established lesson plans.
• Instruct, and/or teach participants using excellent citizenship, sportsmanship, and inclusivity.
• Assess and evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Provide each participant the opportunity to succeed and grow their skills through program opportunities.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Track attendance reports as required.
• Provide a positive attitude toward program participants and staff; encourage and serve as a positive role model.
• Maintain communication with staff, participants, and/or parents/guardians as needed.
• Stay up to date on trends within assigned program area.
• Responsible for the designated site location program set-up and general clean-up.
• Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards and expectations.
• Ensure proper use, care and storage of program equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Parks Tacoma is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed