Swim Instructor

City of Faribault • Faribault, MN

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Faribault Park and Recreation seeks a positive, energetic professional to provide excellent swim lessons to the citizens of Faribault and community visitors. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of recreational opportunities and improved quality of life for its citizens. Instructors will ensure a safe, fun and educational environment for participants of the program.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years old
• Basic swimming skills and willingness to learn advanced skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work with all ages.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Professional work-related practices of alertness, dependability and courteousness.
• Criminal background check and drug test are required
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (If not currently certified, compensated for attending WSI course through FPR)

Nice To Haves

• Bi-Lingual - (Somali, Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Instruct participants for both swimming and safety skills in water.
• Provide a fun and educational swim lesson experience for both participants and parents.
• Observe and enforce all rules and regulations of the facility to prevent accidents or emergency situations.
• Educate class participants on the rules of the facility.
• Provide exemplary customer service ensuring the best swim lesson experience for the participants and parents.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with students, parents and facility staff.
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
• Complete all appropriate lesson paperwork during shift.

What This Job Offers

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