Aquatics Instructor - Summer

Overview

The Aquatics Instructor positively encourages students to explore and learn the skills needed to swim safely. This position organizes classes and guides students through swimming skill acquisition and objectives as outlined in the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. The objective of the position is to safely teach swimming skills to students aged 6 months old up, advancing students through the levels of classes as their skills, developing, and promoting maximum enrollment in the swimming lessons program by providing high quality instruction and customer service.

Responsibilities

· Teach swimming to children ages 6 months to 10 years primarily, adolescents, adults, and toddlers may also be taught in classes designed for those age groups

· Positively and safely encourage students to explore and learn the skill taught and advance students through class levels

· Communicate with the parents and guardians of their student's, providing information on what skills are being taught, how the student is progressing through the class, and when the student is ready to advance to the next level of skills

· Act as lifeguards when assigned by the facility manager

· Assist in the daily operations of aquatic facilities including opening, assisting guests, providing programming information, and collecting fees

· Attend regularly scheduled training sessions and audits, demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to perform rescue, first aid, and emergency response skills during scheduled or random audits

· Assist in the daily operations of aquatic facilities including cleaning and following risk management procedures

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

· Non-Exempt–Temp-Part-Time-10 hours a week

· Must be available to work additional hours as needed

· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

· In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

· High School Diploma/GED or current student

· No prior experience is required

· Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age

Licenses and Certifications

Required

· American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Certification (Provided by the City before job assignment)

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

· Criminal Background Check: Yes

· Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

· Drug Screening: Yes

· Physical Exam: Yes

· FBI Background Check: No

· Police Background Check: No

· Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

· Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.