Swim Instructor

City of Astoria•Astoria, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Astoria Aquatic Center is seeking reliable Swim Instructors for the summer season and beyond. This part-time role involves teaching children of various ages and skill levels to build confidence, improve technique, and enjoy the water in a safe and supportive environment. Responsibilities also include supporting facility operations through promoting water safety, monitoring patrons, enforcing rules, responding to emergencies, providing first aid, and maintaining facility cleanliness. Individuals without prior experience will receive hands-on training and are expected to develop the skills needed to independently manage classes and understand swim level criteria before advancing to a Level 2 position.

Requirements

Must be 16 years or older.
Possession of a valid Swim Instructor certification or the ability to pass city-provided Swim Instructor training.
Possession of valid CPR & First Aid certification or the ability to pass city-provided CPR & First Aid training.
Ability to physically perform all skills required of a Swim Instructor.
Ability to pass a City background check including checks of Criminal, Social Security Trace and Sex Offender Registry records.

Nice To Haves

Prior swim instructor or lifeguard experience.
Previous experience working with children and young adults.
Prior experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

Performs water safety and learn to swim instructional activities, while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Teaches skills and strokes according to the performance standards for each level.
Encourages and helps foster an environment which promotes water safety, learning in a positive and fun manner and encourages students to become lifelong swimmers.
Prepares instructional objectives and lesson plans for each class.
Follows outlined guidelines for each class/level.
Adapts teaching approaches to the age, experience, and ability of participants.
Provide positive and productive communication to parents regarding their children's progress at least three times throughout the course of the swim session.
Completes records and reports as needed.
Enforces all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
Possesses a basic knowledge of facility's emergency action plan and understands the secondary role their position is expected to perform in an emergency.
Demonstrates understanding of and adheres to all safety regulations and practices.
Proactively and frequently participates in facility cleaning. Including but not limited to; sweeping, mopping and sanitizing floors, wiping down and sanitizing surfaces, taking out the garbage, picking up debris, cleaning restrooms, laundering hand towels and lost and found items, etc.
Displays excellent communication skills required in working with coworkers and patrons including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure
Attends scheduled trainings.
Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance and adheres to the published schedule for shift times and dates.
Maintains a neat and professional appearance and follows dress code protocol where assigned.
Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
Respectfully takes direction from the supervisor.
Follows all safety rules and procedures established for various work areas.
Follows policies, procedures, and guidelines as described in the City of Astoria Personnel Manual and other documentation related to this position.