Swim Instructor

Willamalane Park and Recreation District•Springfield, OR

About The Position

Instructs swimming classes; monitors students' safety; does related work as required. An employee in this classification is responsible for instructing swim classes for beginner to advanced students. Work is performed under the supervision of an Aquatics Supervisor who reviews work primarily on the basis of direct observation and feedback from participants and/or parents. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of water safety, swim instruction, basic lifesaving methods, first aid, and emergency procedures.
Swimming skills and techniques; teaching and demonstrating swimming skills.
Communicate directions/instructions both verbally and by demonstration
Work effectively with people of all ages
Create a positive learning environment
Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Interpret and implement swim center policies
Monitor the safety of students and other patrons using the swim center facility.
Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.
Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification is required
Successful completion of the Willamalane Park and Recreation Districts internal swim instructor training is required.
Successful completion of the Willamalane Park and Recreation Districts internal swim instructor training is required.
Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Reciprocity available for current ARC Water Safety Instructors.

Responsibilities

Teaches swimming classes using appropriate lesson plans for beginner to advanced students; demonstrates and monitors that swimming skills and techniques are being performed properly and safely.
Monitors the safety of students and other community members using the swim center facilities.
Responds to questions and inquiries from parents/guardians regarding students’ progress and/or Aquatics programs and activities.
Maintains appropriate records regarding class participation and students' progress.
Administers First Aid in case of emergency, until a Lifeguard takes over care.
Attends and participates in all in-service training(s).
Perform other job-related duties or tasks as required.

Benefits

Paid sick leave beginning with date of hire, 1 hour accrual for every 30 hours worked. Part-time staff may use sick leave beginning on their 91st day of employment.
Annual cost of living increase (up to 4% as approved by the Board).
Merit increase (3%) upon successful completion of probationary period and then annually.
Additional $1/hour increase upon successful completion of a Spanish competency test.
Discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
25-percent discount on certain recreation programs.
Free use of pools for lap and play swim for employee only. Discount for household members.
Free use of fitness center for employee only. Discount for household members.
Free Wellness programs for employee.
Payroll direct deposit is available.