Swim Instructor

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District • Livermore, CA

20h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the designated swim School curriculum. The Swim Instructor plays a key role in promoting water safety, skill development, and positive aquatic experiences for community members of all ages. This position is responsible for planning and delivering high quality-quality swim instruction in accordance with agency standards and established curriculum. Instructors create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment while maintaining strong communication with participants, parents, and staff.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age by first shift.
• Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of water safety and competency Proper opening, closing, and aquatics facility set-up procedures. Operational characteristics of water rescue safety equipment and devices. Principles and practices for providing a high level of customer service.
• Ability to assess participant abilities.
• Ability to: Learn and understand the organization and operation of the Districts aquatics facilities. Learn, monitor, and enforce relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. React to and handle swimmer rescue and medical emergencies in a safe and effective manner. Administer first aid, CPR, and AED as needed. Maintain order and safety in a crowded and noisy environment. Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner. Perform work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner. Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships. Maintain constant vigilance to ensure participant safety in and around the water. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Licenses and Certifications: Must have successfully completed and passed the Starfish Aquatic Institute Water Safety Educator certification by first shift. Must have obtained CPR for professional rescuer, first aid, and AED certification by first shift.

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the designated swimming school curriculum currently Star Guard.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
• Evaluates students progress. Completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students swim skills.
• Uses problem solving/creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
• Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues and . reports issues to management as appropriate.
• Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
• Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork
• Occasionally performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed