Swim Instructor 1

Bend Park and Recreation • Bend, OR

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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 levels and assist with all levels in our BPRD learn to swim program providing a safe, progressive and fun learning experience for all participants of all ages and abilities.
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!

Requirements

• Strong practice and knowledge of swimming as a life skill. This can include prior swim team experience, stroke technique, water safety, program prior teaching or coaching experience.
• Child development.
• Behavior and class management skills.
• Plan, organize and lead classes toward determined goals.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with and motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children.
• Physical ability to perform the duties associated with this position.
• Exceptional ability to work cooperatively with others, follow through on directions and create a positive, respectful and constructive relationship with staff and the public.
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age; AND
• Currently attending high school; AND
• Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above-described duties.

Nice To Haves

• Prior coaching, teaching or child development experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and instructs basic swim programs in accordance with BPRD learn to swim progression.
• Assists with all swim levels in the role of support.
• Provides for the progress, safety, comfort and enjoyment of class participants.
• Evaluates participants and completes progress reports and cards.
• Maintains required BPRD rosters and attendance sheets.
• Communicates with lesson participants and guardians concerning specific lesson and related program information.
• Participates in regular swim instructor in-service training.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees