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Job Title : Swim Instructor

Classification Title : Hourly-Non-Exempt

Status : Part-Time

Department : Aquatics Department

Supervisor : Aquatics Supervisor

Primary Location : Pool, Pool Deck

The Highlands Recreation District operates under the Community Services District law pursuant to the government code 61000 et seq, for the purpose of providing recreational services within the District. Services are provided under the leadership and direction of an elected Board of Directors. The Highlands Recreation District maintains facilities including the Recreation Center, Early Education Center, After School Center, Tennis Courts, Pool, and Playgrounds in addition to a variety of programs, services, and annual special events.

Mission

The Highlands Recreation District provides beneficial and enriching programs and services to its patrons and a place to create and promote health, well-being, and community.

Job Summary

The Swim Instructor provides comprehensive support to individuals of all ages, including children and adults, in the enhancement of their swimming techniques and skills. This is achieved through both individualized instruction and group lessons.

Essential Functions and Tasks

• Positively and professionally teach swimming skills to students of various ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers.
• Follow the approved swim curriculum and implement lesson plans that cater to individual student needs and learning styles.
• Introduce and teach competitive swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Use appropriate teaching aids and equipment to enhance learning, additionally ensuring that all swimming aids and equipment are kept in optimal condition.
• Instruct students on water safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain safety and constant supervision of students in the water to ensure everyone's safety.
• Assist in preventing and addressing safety concerns of all patrons in and around the pool.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized pool area.
• Represent the department and organization through proper uniform standards.
• Attend all in-service trainings including those outside of regular working hours.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The position works in both indoor and outdoor environments, subject to severe hot, cold, and inclement weather. The physical demands of this position are described below.

Minimum Hourly or Salary : $20.00 - Maximum Hourly Salary : $31.00

Benefits

This position is employed through the Highlands Recreation District which offers employees of this classification to receive paid sick time, and Simple IRA retirement account participation with up to a 3% District match (if employee makes more than $5,000 in a year), and employee discounts in accordance with Highlands Recreation District Employee Handbook.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action

The Highlands Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Required Staff Training

Prior and during hiring process, all employees are required to complete the following compliance online training sessions through Paylocity. Employees will be enrolled in the training soon after their appointment is processed and will be notified via email from the HR department.

Background Check and Fingerprinting

Employees are required to undergo and complete a successful background check that includes verification of employment and education, as well as a check of criminal records for employment. Candidates for positions where the employee will come in regular contact with minors will be required to be fingerprinted. This policy includes emergency hires and may also be applicable to volunteers depending on the work they will be doing.?

In some cases, a background check will include a Department of Motor Vehicles check, as well as a check of licenses and certificates when applicable.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

All childcare workers are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Department of Social Services, Child Care Licensing.

Salary Description

$20.00-$31.00 / hour