Part Time Recreation Worker- Swim Instructor

City of Bentonville • Bentonville, AR

6d • $12 - $15

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, teaching water safety and water awareness, and breaking down swimming strokes and their development for learners at different skill levels. The worker 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 certifications; the City of Bentonville provides training if needed.
• Knowledge of swimming strokes and water skills, with the ability to teach learners at different development levels.
• Ability to instruct and motivate students and provide water safety and water awareness instruction.

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 strokes and water skills to participants at different development levels.
• Handle disciplinary situations with courtesy and fairness.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward all job responsibilities.
• Respond promptly 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 PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid certifications current.
• Be willing to assist with other Parks and Recreation responsibilities.

Benefits

• Additional add pays are offered based on experience.

What This Job Offers

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