Part Time Recreation Worker- Swim Instructor

City of Bentonville • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

The Recreation Worker provides group swim lessons for participants ranging from six months old to adults. The role involves instructing and motivating students, providing water-safety and water-awareness information and skills, and teaching swimming strokes and their development. The employee may also assist with other Parks and Recreation responsibilities in support of the department’s mission.

Requirements

• Current American Red Cross PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid certification; training may be provided by the City of Bentonville if needed.
• Knowledge of swimming strokes and water skills, with the ability to teach different levels of development.

Nice To Haves

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize classes of various sizes.
• Keep eyes on the class at all times while instructing.
• Enforce pool rules for all participants.
• Teach swimming strokes and water skills to students at different levels of development.
• Handle disciplinary situations with courtesy and fairness.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward all job responsibilities.
• Respond promptly to emergencies in accordance with training and the emergency action plan.
• Find a qualified substitute when needed.
• Notify the manager about broken or unsafe equipment.
• Work flexible hours.
• Keep required certifications up to date.
• Assist with other Parks and Recreation responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

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