SEA - Aquatics - Lesson Instructor - Special Rec

Status of Employment:
Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Hours:

• During School year months: 2-6 hours Saturday Mornings
• During Summer months:
  • Monday - 12:30pm-3:30pm
  • Thursday - 4:45pm-7pm
  • Saturday - 8:45am-1:00pm

Description:

Instruct participants of a wide and varying age range, who are participating in the Otters Swim Lesson Program for individuals with disabilities.

Duties:

• Teach proper form and technique within class outline.
• Demonstrate, explain, and instruct in an informative manner to children and adults.
• Teach and maintain effectiveness of the swim lesson program.
• Maintain class rosters, lesson plans, mid-season progress reports, and report cards.
• Maintain appropriate contact with parents of swim lesson participants and address questions or concerns of parents in a timely manner.
• Ensure swim lesson equipment is in good working order before use.
• Wear assigned uniforms at all times while on duty.
• Attend all pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Conduct self-according to the policies and procedures established by the park district.
• Participate in park district Safety and Training Program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Junior in High School or above.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

• Teaching swim lessons preferred.
• Working with children or adults with disabilities preferred.

Knowledge:

• Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor desirable.
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.
• Swim lesson plan development/execution.

License / Certification:

• Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor certification required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year

Conditions of Employment May Include:

• Provide proof of date of birth.
• Provide a copy of driver's license.
• Provide drivers abstract.
• Provide verification of education.
• Submit to a reference check / employment verification.
• Submit to a state criminal background check.
• Submit to TB testing.
• Submit to pre-placement drug tests.
• Submit to reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug tests.

Contact:
Questions only: email Kari at krobinson@waukeganparks.org

Closing Date:
Open until filled.