Swim Instructor (Part-time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor supervises and promotes safety in Eden Prairie pools. The position teaches swimming lessons to participants from 6 months through adulthood in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines, and may teach private lessons and other water-safety courses as needed or desired. The instructor ensures participant safety during lessons, consistently and professionally enforces beach and pool policies, and completes paperwork documenting lessons. Employees may also be asked to perform a variety of other duties as part of the City team.

This is an ongoing part-time position with part-time, temporary, or seasonal status. It is non-exempt and based at the Eden Prairie Community Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Hours vary and are primarily weekday evenings and weekends. The listed starting rate is $16.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. The position reports to the Recreation Supervisor- Aquatics. Training is available upon hire for applicants who need to obtain the required certification.

Requirements

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification is required or the candidate must be willing to obtain it; certification is not required to apply, and training is available upon hire.
• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.
• Be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Successfully swim all strokes in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines and swim at least 200 yards consecutively.
• Be able to lift and move objects.
• Successfully pass the City’s skills assessment before a conditional job offer.
• Successfully complete the pre-employment process before the first day, including professional reference checks, a background check, and work verification.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, adapting messages to different settings and styles.
• Coordinate and prioritize multiple activities and tasks professionally, keep work organized, plan effectively, and establish methods for completing routine tasks.
• Use a logical, systematic approach to problem-solving, compare alternatives, identify discrepancies, and consider relevant factors when analyzing situations or making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming lessons for participants ages 6 months through adults in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines.
• Teach private swim lessons and other water-safety courses as needed or desired.
• Ensure participant safety during lessons.
• Enforce beach and pool policies consistently and professionally.
• Complete paperwork documenting swim lessons.
• Perform a variety of duties as part of the City team.

What This Job Offers

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