Swim Lesson Aide - Chinn

Prince William County (VA) • Prince William County, VA

71d • $12

About The Position

The Department of Parks and Recreation has 8 aquatic facilities to include: 2 indoor pools, 4 community pools and 2 waterparks. The aquatics department serves over 400,000 visitors a year. We offer a number of aquatic programming options, with nearly 7,000 participants per year.

The swim lesson aide assists in providing swim lesson instructions to participants in the pool, helps with set-up and clean-up of the program area, takes attendance, provides excellent customer service, and ensures the safety and security of the swim lesson participants.

Candidates must be 15 years of age, have knowledge of all 6 swim strokes and be able to jump into chest deep water, tread water for one minute and then swim 25 yards of either freestyle or elementary backstroke.

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older.

NATURE OF WORK

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents monitor areas, participants, and events to ensure the safety of all visitors and participants. Responsibilities include: monitoring games, practices, and events to ensure compliance with code of conduct; assisting patrons as needed; and performing reception and concession duties.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is responsible for monitoring games, events, and practices; ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services; and performing reception and/or concession duties.

Requirements

• Must be 15 years of age
• Knowledge of all 6 swim strokes
• Be able to jump into chest deep water, tread water for one minute and then swim 25 yards of either freestyle or elementary backstroke.
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Customer service principles
• Recordkeeping principles
• Cash handling procedures
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Modern office technology
• Computers and related software applications
• Providing customer service
• Maintaining basic operational records and reports
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Utilizing computers and relevant software applications
• Using a computer and related software applications
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• 8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors games, practices, and events to ensure compliance with code of conduct and other regulations.
• Performs reception and concession duties during sporting events.
• Provides customer assistance by directing customers to requested services.
• Compiles and maintains a variety of logs, records, and reports related to daily activities including activity reports and work orders.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees