Swim Instructor 1 and 2

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District•Bend, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Swim Instructors make a difference in lifelong safety by teaching community members to swim. Everyone starts somewhere with a new skill, and this position plays a big role for new swimmers of all ages. Swim Instructors teach basic levels in our BPRD learn to swim program providing a safe, progressive and fun learning experience for all participants of all ages and abilities. Work with age groups from 6 months through 15 years of age and even adults. No experience necessary - we offer a great training class that will teach you how to communicate with children, child development and of course teaching strategies! Swim Instructor 2 is the advanced level in the swim instructor series. The Swim Instructor 2 is distinguished from the Swim Instructor 1 by providing leadership, as well as the experience and ability to teach all class levels in our BPRD learn to swim program.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of: Water safety and swimming as a life skill. This can include prior swim lesson or swim team experience with an understanding or skill progressions and/or stroke technique.
Child development. Age appropriate learning and communication strategies.
Behavior and class management skills.
Skills, and abilities to: Plan, organize and lead classes toward determined goals.
Communicate clearly and effectively with and motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children.
Exceptional ability to work cooperatively with others, follow through on directions and create a positive, respectful and constructive relationship with staff and the public.
Physical ability to perform the duties associated with this position.
Strong knowledge of: Learning development, stroke technique, water safety, program levels and teaching methods, practices and progressions.
Prior teaching or coaching experience.
Skills, and abilities to: Strong personal swimming skills; Plan, organize and lead all class levels toward determined goals; Communicate effectively with and to motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children; Lead and mentor newer instructors; Demonstrate strong technical competency in skills teaching; Exceptional ability to work cooperatively with others, follow through on directions and create a positive, respectful and constructive relationship with staff and the public.
Physical ability to perform the duties associated with this position.
Must be a minimum of 15 years of age; AND Currently attending high school; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above-described duties.
Must be a minimum of 16 years of age; AND Currently attending high school or high school diploma or equivalent; college coursework with emphasis in a swimming/fitness related field, preferred; AND One-year experience with a minimum of 400 swim instructing hours; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching, teaching or child development experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Plans and instructs basic swim and water safety programs in accordance with BPRD standards and procedures.
Provides for the progress, safety, comfort and enjoyment of class participants.
Evaluates participants and completes progress reports and cards.
Maintains required BPRD rosters and attendance sheets.
Communicates with lesson participants and guardians concerning specific lesson and related program information.
Participates in regular swim instructor in-service training.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Plan and instruct all swim and water safety programs in accordance with BPRD standards and procedures.
Assist with advanced swim levels.