SWIM INSTRUCTOR / COACH (SEASONAL)

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SWIM INSTRUCTOR / COACH - Parks and Recreation

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, teach and/or coach individuals and/or groups of various sizes in summer aquatic programs at multiple locations. Perform other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Effectively teach/coach groups and/or individuals in summer aquatic programs. Communicate courteously and effectively with other city employees, officials, and patrons and students. Keep accurate class attendance
rolls. Coordinate a wide variety of classes on an ongoing basis, with frequent additions and deletions. Coordinate effectively with appropriate aquatic supervisors and others as needed. Work well with the public.
Practice continuous public relations in dealing with pool patrons. Attend trainings and/or weekly staff meetings as required. Work various hours/days as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

Work in extreme heat, with appropriate safety precautions. Carry, push, pull, drag, and/or hold objects up to 20 pounds.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

Must have completed at least two (2) years of high school or greater. CPR & First Aid for Lay Responders or CPR for Professional Rescuers preferred.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

Must have ability to swim 4 of 5 strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Breast Stroke and/or Butterfly. Competitive swimming experience preferred. Must have the ability to teach and communicate effectively using whatever skills necessary, physical or otherwise. Must have the ability to keep class attendance rolls, track student progress and to coordinate with supervisors and others as needed. Must be able to work well with public. Must be able to demonstrate required ability.

Number of available positions: 30

Must have completed at least two (2) years of high school or greater. CPR & First Aid for Lay Responders or CPR for Professional Rescuers preferred. Must have ability to swim 4 of 5 strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Breast Stroke and/or Butterfly. Competitive swimming experience preferred. Must have the ability to teach and communicate effectively using whatever skills necessary, physical or otherwise. Must have the ability to keep class attendance rolls, track student progress and to coordinate with supervisors and others as needed. Must be able to work well with public. Must be able to demonstrate required ability.

Code : 230-2

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PARKS POOLS SEASONAL-3044

Group : SEASONAL

Job Family : PARKS-POOLS

Job Class : SWIM INSTRUCTOR/COACH-PT

Salary: $15.50-$17.50