Swim Instructor 1

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District•Bend, OR

16d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Do you want a job with rewarding results? Become a swim instructor! Our swim instructors find their work highly rewarding and thrive on knowing that they are making a positive impact on the individuals that they teach every day. They love seeing the progress that their students make in the water. About the job: Make a difference in lifelong safety by teaching community members to swim. Everyone starts somewhere with a new skill and this position plays a big role for new swimmers of all ages. Teach basic and assist with other levels of the BPRD and Red Cross learn-to-swim program, providing a safe, progressive and fun learning experience for participants. Work with age groups from 6 months through 15 years of age and even adults. No experience necessary - we offer a great training class that will teach you how to communicate with children, child development and of course teaching strategies! A day in the life: Plan and instruct basic swim and water safety programs in accordance with BPRD and Red Cross standards and procedures. Assist with advanced swim levels. Provide for the progress, safety, comfort and enjoyment of class participants. Evaluate participants and complete progress reports and cards. Maintain required BPRD and Red Cross course records. Communicate with lesson participants and parents concerning specific lesson and related program information. Participate in regular swim instructor in-service training. Preliminary swim test: 50 m swim freestyle 50 m swim backstroke 50 m swim breaststroke (this style is not mandatory to know) Swim instructors can work up to 6 days a week. Paid training and certification help are provided to those willing to learn, grow skills and seek certification. Swim Instructor course (paid time) In-Person Class Schedule: Mandatory to attend all class times. Classroom portion is approximately 24hrs in length. You will then complete 6hours of shadow teaching before you are ready to teach on your own.

Requirements

What you'll need for success: Strong knowledge of: Strong knowledge of Red Cross WSI (water safety instructor) program, including learning development, stroke technique, water safety, program levels and teaching methods, practices and progressions.
Skills, and abilities to: Strong personal swimming skills; plan, organize and lead classes toward determined goals; communicate effectively with and to motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children; physically perform the duties associated with this position; work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and the general public.
What we're looking for: Education, Experience and Training: Must be a minimum of 16 years of age; AND Currently attending high school or high school diploma or equivalent; college coursework with emphasis in a swimming/fitness related field, preferred; AND Current Red Cross Basic Swim Instructor certification; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above described duties.
License and Certifications: Swim Instructor - Red Cross Water Safety Instruction (WSI) Certification (paid training on the job)
Preliminary swim test: 50 m swim freestyle 50 m swim backstroke 50 m swim breaststroke (this style is not mandatory to know)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
college coursework with emphasis in a swimming/fitness related field, preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and instruct basic swim and water safety programs in accordance with BPRD and Red Cross standards and procedures.
Assist with advanced swim levels.
Provide for the progress, safety, comfort and enjoyment of class participants.
Evaluate participants and complete progress reports and cards.
Maintain required BPRD and Red Cross course records.
Communicate with lesson participants and parents concerning specific lesson and related program information.
Participate in regular swim instructor in-service training.