Swim Lesson Instructor

Apex Park and Recreation District • Arvada, CO

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About The Position

The Swim Lesson Instructor provides safe, quality swim instruction to participants of various age groups. The instructor teaches content appropriate to the course description and participant level, monitors participants, assesses skills, and maintains a safe environment. The role includes completing course, attendance, and progress records; enforcing pool rules; preparing lesson plans and teaching equipment; and setting up or breaking down instructional materials when required. Instructors are responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute when absent and performing other related work as assigned. The position averages 12–15 hours per week.

Work may take place indoors or outdoors, including aquatic facilities and wet, humid, or damp environments. Conditions may include changing weather, moderate to loud noise, distractions, and possible exposure to cleaning chemicals, chemically treated water, or other environmental irritants. Physical activities include monitoring participants and responding quickly to needs or emergencies; communicating effectively, sometimes loudly; and sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, bending, or stooping for extended periods. The role may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as reaching, grasping, and handling objects or equipment precisely.

Requirements

• Be at least 15 years old.
• Thorough knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of swimming strokes and techniques, teaching methods that provide positive motivation, rules, strategies, skills, and organizational procedures.
• Ability to proficiently perform various swimming strokes for 25 yards.
• Demonstrated skill operating equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to instruct large groups, follow instructions, and communicate effectively with participants.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to identify and correct facility safety hazards.
• Ability to write reports as necessary and learn and follow facility emergency procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.
• Ability to monitor participants, recognize signals or emergencies, and respond quickly and appropriately to participants' physical needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in noisy or outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach, grasp, and handle small objects, tools, or equipment with precision.

Nice To Haves

• Starfish Aquatic Institute Certification; training is provided for selected candidates.
• Previous instructional experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach class content appropriate to the course description, participant level, and certification guidelines.
• Monitor participants and assess their skills.
• Provide a safe environment for all participants and enforce pool rules and regulations.
• Complete course records, attendance records, progress reports, and other necessary forms.
• Find a dependable, appropriate substitute when absent.
• Prepare classes by creating lesson plans and organizing teaching equipment.
• Set up and break down instructional materials when required.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

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