Swim Instructor II

Primary Responsibility: The Swim Instructor II provides and ensures that the highest quality swimming lessons are provided for all levels of instruction to infants, youth and adults. The duties listed below are representative of this position, but do not necessarily include all the responsibilities and duties that an individual in this position may be called upon to perform. The Swim Instructor II is responsible for observing and directing all class participants, providing feedback and appropriate corrections as per American Red Cross guidelines and Aquatics Management direction. Instructors provide a safe environment for participants, enforcing facility guidelines, and handling all necessary communications with Parks & Recreation management and participants regarding the class.

Supervised by: Aquatics Coordinator

Supervises: N/A

Salary Range: NE7 $21.32 - $27.71

Hiring Range: $21.32 - 24.51

Classification: Non-Exempt

Status: Part Time

Main Job Duties:

• Instructs swimming skills in group and private settings to participants of all ages and abilities. Organizes, sets up and stores all teaching supplies. Prepares lesson plans as needed.
• Completes and maintains all swimming and other necessary records/forms, i.e., incident reports, health forms, attendance records, supply requests, etc.
• Ensures the safety of all class participants. Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas. Enforces all general facility and pool, policies and rules.
• Communicate with parents and/or participants regarding participant's progress and how they may be able to assist in the participant's progress.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Maintains order in swimming class.
• Inspects facilities for cleanliness.
• Performs pool cleaning and maintenance duties as needed.
• Handles and reports to Aquatics Coordinator any problems, concerns or emergencies that arise during classes.
• Attends staff meetings and in service training as appropriate
• Issue course completion certificates.
• Responsible for the safety of all people who enter the pool area or in the classroom.
• Responsible for the knowledge and understanding of the American Red Cross policies, procedures and Instructor responsibilities.
• Prepare materials, lesson plans and equipment for classes and program activities. Set-up and break-down materials used for instruction as necessary. Assure cleanliness of class area after each class.
• Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs. Keep all certifications current.
• Establish and maintain a good public relations image for all Gilpin County Parks & Recreation programs and activities.

Additional Job Duties:

• Performs other appropriate functions as assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator and/or Parks and Recreation Director, such as help at events or in-services.

Qualifications:

• A thorough knowledge of the specified subject matter is required, including but not limited to: the theories, techniques, procedures and practices in the area of specialty, the theories and practices of teaching, and proven skills in the specified area.
• Ability to:

o Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations making proper judgments as to the correct course of action.

o Accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives, including effective written and oral communications in English; and the ability to listen.

o Establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with employees, the public and other agencies.

o Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

o Exercise independent judgment.

o Effectively plan, instruct and supervise the assigned program.

o Practice excellent teaching skills, including a knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of teaching in order to create a positive, fun and motivational class atmosphere.

o Instruct a variety of different classes preferred.

· Must pass background check, including criminal

Certifications / Training:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification highly desirable.
• Must possess FEMA IS100 and IS700a within six months of employment.

Mental / Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform all physical movements required for course development and instruction.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to swim, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Bend, crouch, stoop, reach, climb, and provide physical assistance to class participants as needed.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-years experience as a swim instructor or a minimum of 100 hours as an instructor who has shown quality performance confirmed by attendance and a minimum average of 4 participants per level/ class teaching at the Gilpin County Community Center.