What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructors position at Provo City Corporation?
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***OPEN FILE RECRUITMENT***[Applications will be considered in the order they are received.]
Provo City is looking for high-performing, responsible individuals to join the Aquatics team in the role of swimming instructor at the Provo City Recreation Center. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the services provided to the residents of Provo City by performing the duties described herein are strongly encouraged to apply.
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What is the compensation?
Swim Instructors $13.00 per hour.
- Successful performers are eligible for $0.50 per hour pay increases every 6 months for up to 2 years.
- Provo also pays a specialty rate for events outside of normal job hours.
Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following perks: a) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park; b) a free Provo City Library Card; c) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only); and d) discounts from various local and national vendors.
What will I do?
- Teach Red Cross sanctioned water safety and swimming classes.
- Employees will also assist staff members as needed and perform other related work as required.
What do I need to apply?
- Be 16 years of age (or 15 with restrictions) at time of appointment.
- A current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification*
- A current American Red Cross WSI Certification* or equivalent AND/OR teaching swim experience (for Swim Instructor)
- Provo will provide training opportunities to obtain the above certifications if you do not already have them.
- Preference given to applicants with Advancing Lifesaving Certification.
What are the hours?
Up to 25 hours per week, flexible between business hours of operation. Some weekend shifts are required.
What are the physical and environmental factors?
What are the physical and environmental factors?
This position requires: physical strength and agility to perform the work, including, rescuing, standing, bending, and swimming during instruction and safety assistance; the ability to work in various weather conditions; work with the public in potentially stressful situations; and regular exposure to the sun and pool chemicals.
What is the selection process?
This is an open file posting. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted for any positions available at that time. They will remain on file for a minimum of 60 days. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.
If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.
Why Provo City?
Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. It has been ranked as the #1 Best Performing City (for a third consecutive year!) in 2023 by the Milken Institute.
Visit provo.org to learn more!
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