Swim Instructor

Highlands Recreation District • San Mateo, CA

16d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor provides comprehensive support to individuals of all ages, including children and adults, in the enhancement of their swimming techniques and skills. This is achieved through both individualized instruction and group lessons.

Requirements

• Must be able to maintain long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and implement emergency assistance according to the EAP.
• Ability to grow and develop instructional swimming techniques.
• Ability to be reliable and responsible for assigned shifts.
• Knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems.
• Ability to demonstrate proper swimming techniques.
• Must be able to obtain a work permit if under 18 years old.
• Prior and during hiring process, all employees are required to complete the following compliance online training sessions through Paylocity. Employees will be enrolled in the training soon after their appointment is processed and will be notified via email from the HR department.
• Job Health and Safety Trainings.
• Injury and Illness Prevention Program - one-time course.
• Discrimination and Harassment – required every two years.
• Mandated reporter training certificate.
• CPR, First Aid, and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Basic Swim Instructor (BSI) certifications within 1 year of hire.
• Employees are required to undergo and complete a successful background check that includes verification of employment and education, as well as a check of criminal records for employment. Candidates for positions where the employee will come in regular contact with minors will be required to be fingerprinted.
• All childcare workers are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Department of Social Services, Child Care Licensing.

Nice To Haves

• USA / YUSA Swimming Background
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Swim Team - USA Swimming and or ASCA Swim Coach Background
• Special Needs Certification - Swim Angel Fish Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Positively and professionally teach swimming skills to students of various ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers.
• Follow the approved swim curriculum and implement lesson plans that cater to individual student needs and learning styles.
• Introduce and teach competitive swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Use appropriate teaching aids and equipment to enhance learning, additionally ensuring that all swimming aids and equipment are kept in optimal condition.
• Instruct students on water safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain safety and constant supervision of students in the water to ensure everyone's safety.
• Assist in preventing and addressing safety concerns of all patrons in and around the pool.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized pool area.
• Represent the department and organization through proper uniform standards.
• Attend all in-service trainings including those outside of regular working hours.

Benefits

• This position is employed through the Highlands Recreation District which offers employees of this classification to receive paid sick time, and Simple IRA retirement account participation with up to a 3% District match (if employee makes more than $5,000 in a year), and employee discounts in accordance with Highlands Recreation District Employee Handbook.

What This Job Offers

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