What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor Seasonal/Temporary position at Alachua County Board of County Commissioners?
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and requires the successful completion of a Level 2 criminal history background investigation prior to employment including finger printing and compliance with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be able to swim 100 yards (4 lengths of the pool) continuously.
Must be able to swim 25 yards (1 length of the pool) front crawl (freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), breaststroke, elementary backstroke, side stroke and 15 yards butterfly.
Must possess or be able to obtain Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification within 1 month of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
Must possess or be able to obtain Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED certification within 1 month of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
Position Summary
Examples of Duties
Conducts swim lessons.
Maintains class attendance reports and course records.
Performs general housekeeping practices in the aquatic facility.
Provides a safe and positive environment for class participants.
Communicates regularly with participants and patrons as appropriate, regarding student progress.
Prepares and delivers technical guidance, age appropriate, and skill focused lessons based upon participant’s abilities.
Completes incident/accident reports as necessary.
May be required to perform duties as a lifeguard when necessary, only if swim instructor is also current in Red Cross lifeguard certification.
Work requires flexible hours (weekends, mornings, and evenings).
Knowledge of current swimming techniques, CPR, and First Aid.
Knowledge of pool safety guidelines.
Skill in swimming, water rescues, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and first aid.
Ability to effectively interpret and implement Red Cross curriculum and guidelines for swim lessons.
Ability to determine the appropriate skill level for participants.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and/or in writing.
Ability to understand and communicate with children.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to walk, stand, reach, kneel, and lift throughout the working day.
Ability to see clearly.
Ability to hear.
Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, wet and loud environments.
Ability to think clearly in emergency situations when necessary.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with campers, parents, other employees and the general public.