Swim Instructor-Group

Job Title: Swim Instructor - Group

Job Status: Part Time – Non-Exempt

Division: Recreation

Primary Work Location: Community Recreation Center

Reports To: Aquatics Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Position Summary                                                                                                                                       

The Swim Instructor – Group Position is responsible for teaching swim lessons to participants of various ages and skill levels in a safe, engaging, and supportive group setting. Instructors follow established curriculum guidelines to help swimmers develop confidence, technique, and water safety skills. This role requires strong communication, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage groups effectively while maintaining a fun learning environment. Weekend and evening availability may be required.

Essential Job Duties                                                                                                                                       

• Physical ability and endurance to perform the job as required.
• Maintains a professional image and enforce all rules, regulations, and work to create a safe aquatic environment.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of all swimming lessons, and first aid procedures at the pool.
• Actively participates Swim Instructor Trainings held quarterly.
• Accept responsibility for the cleanliness of the facility as assigned.
• Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Work as scheduled. Demonstrates consistent attendance and on-time arrival, in swim suit, and prepared to teach lessons.
• Responsible for set up and clean up the facility prior to opening and after closing, respectively.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned. 

Position Requirements                                                                                                                      

Must be at least 16 years of age. CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified.

   Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
• Ability to work with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated maturity, reliability, initiative and responsibility.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service and the ability to positively interact with guests on a daily basis.

• CPR/AED certification.

Knowledge

• Employee must maintain a positive working relationship with subordinates, co-workers and the general public.
• Employee must possess the ability to deal with residents, staff and job responsibilities under stressful conditions.

Physical Requirements                                                                                                                          

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions                                                                                                                                      

• Most activities will be performed indoors.
• Driving to other park facilities will require the worker to be outside.
• Employee may be exposed to cleaning agents and toner chemicals.

Rate of Pay: $15.00 to $15.50 per hour

Benefits: PT Staff have the choice of an Individual Outdoor Pool Membership and Individual Health & Fitness Membership (which includes use of the indoor pool) during the employment period.