SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR PARK DISTRICT•Homewood, IL

1d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for instructing students on proper techniques of swimming along with safety in or around the water. Stimulate good public relations with the public and other staff. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must have a current CPR card.
Must be punctual, responsible, honest and trustworthy.
Must be able to communicate with public and fellow staff in a courteous manner, state rules firmly and diplomatically.
Professionally represent the Park District in both job and appearance.
Exercise good personal habits of cleanliness and behavior.
Must have a current CPR card.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Star Guard or Red Cross water safety instructor and/or lifeguard or comparable qualification on water instruction is strongly preferred.
Certification as a Star Guard or Red Cross water safety instructor or comparable qualification on water instruction.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
Instruct varying levels and ages of swim lessons as assigned according to ability.
Protect the safety of swimmers.
Keep attention on the swimmers at all times when on duty.
Enforce all pool rules in the water and on the deck or in locker rooms.
Perform any necessary emergency procedures and first aid.
Attend all in-service training sessions.
Attend required staff meetings.
Set up equipment or put it away, keep deck picked up at all times.
Be willing to substitute for fellow staff members.
Check safety equipment at the beginning of each shift.
Carefully complete accident reports after rendering whatever first aid is needed. Remember, with serious accidents, the RFC Manager must be notified.
Each lesson instructor is responsible for fully understanding emergency procedures, pool rules, rescue techniques and minor first aid and will be expected to demonstrate any of these things at any given time.
Spend time in the water with the class.
Must be able and willing to put head under water.
Be able to assist, even if off duty, with any emergency.
Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual, Policy and Procedures Handbook and Employee Manual.
Other related job duties as assigned.
Communicate with Lead Guard and Aquatics Coordinator.

Benefits

Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
Individual Lions pool pass
20% off (1) facility rental/year
20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
20% off program fees
Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
457 Retirement Plan
Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
Additional benefits for facility employees only.
Paid CPR/AED training and certification.
Paid Leave Time Off