What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics - Swim Instructor position at Chico Area Recreation & Park District?
Brief Description
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Please note, new employees can expect to start at Step 1.
PositionStep ASwim Instructor$16.50
The Chico Area Recreation and Park District is looking to hire enthusiastic and energetic Swim Instructors to join our Summer 2025 Aquatics Team!
With the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Coordinator and/or the Head Lifeguard, Swim instructors will create a positive learning experience by showing enthusiasm for the job and being organized and prepared for each lesson. Swim instructors must be confident in their ability to retain and demonstrate the information and skills of CARD’s Aquatics program while teaching.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: May include, but are not limited to:
Work performed in an outdoor environment subject to weather conditions, sun exposure, and water exposure. Duties include exposure to recreation-related field noise or street noise. Travel between sites within a 6 mile radius may be required.
Requirements
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Enrolled high school student in good standing with valid work permit (16 years old minimum) or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. One year of college-level coursework in recreation, sports administration/management, physical education, or a closely related field is desirable.
Experience
License Or Certificate
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Attention Current CARD Employees!
CARD is always looking for great people to join our team and you can help!
The purpose of the Employee Referral & Self-Referral Programs are to provide an incentive award to a current employee who refers themselves or other employees to CARD who are selected and successfully employed in a designated aquatic position (Lifeguard, Asst. Head Lifeguard and Head lifeguard).
For details visit www.chicorec.gov/lifeguard or contact hr@chicorec.gov if you have any questions regarding these programs.
Summary
CARD is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
If candidate is given a conditional job offer, they must pass a fingerprint background check (Live Scan). If Live Scan is passed, the employee will be required to provide original documents for physical review within 3 days from date of hire, satisfying the Form I-9 requirements. Copies cannot be accepted. Examples of original documents include a driver's license, ID card, unexpired US Passport, social security card, birth certificate.
Salary Range: Please reveiw the salary schedule for this position.
Please note, new employees can expect to start at Step 1.
PositionStep ASwim Instructor$16.50
The Chico Area Recreation and Park District is looking to hire enthusiastic and energetic Swim Instructors to join our Summer 2025 Aquatics Team!
With the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Coordinator and/or the Head Lifeguard, Swim instructors will create a positive learning experience by showing enthusiasm for the job and being organized and prepared for each lesson. Swim instructors must be confident in their ability to retain and demonstrate the information and skills of CARD’s Aquatics program while teaching.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: May include, but are not limited to:
- Provide a safe and positive swimming experience for participants of all ages and swimming abilities.
- Adapt teaching approach to match the experience and abilities of participants while providing timely, positive and corrective feedback to participants.
- Complete and issue swim lesson evaluations and achievement cards to participants.
- Create lesson plans and effective strategies focusing on technique, stroke development, and safety, for each swim level.
- Inform participants and/or parents about knowledge and skill evaluation procedures and course completion requirements.
- Prepare written reports such as Incident/Accident Reports and Swim Lesson Evaluations. Enforce pool rules.
- Administer CPR and first aid to patrons as needed.
- Complete safety and hazard checklists as required.
- Provide quality customer service; have positive communication and interaction with patrons, program participants, parents, customers, and co-workers, and maintain a professional demeanor.
- Maintenance duties when needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work performed in an outdoor environment subject to weather conditions, sun exposure, and water exposure. Duties include exposure to recreation-related field noise or street noise. Travel between sites within a 6 mile radius may be required.
Requirements
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Enrolled high school student in good standing with valid work permit (16 years old minimum) or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. One year of college-level coursework in recreation, sports administration/management, physical education, or a closely related field is desirable.
Experience
- Prior experience working with children desired.
- Prior experience in aquatics programming desired
License Or Certificate
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current CPR/AED certification (or equivalent) per aquatic season requirements.
- Possession of Basic Water Rescue certification (or higher) desired
____________________________________________
Attention Current CARD Employees!
CARD is always looking for great people to join our team and you can help!
The purpose of the Employee Referral & Self-Referral Programs are to provide an incentive award to a current employee who refers themselves or other employees to CARD who are selected and successfully employed in a designated aquatic position (Lifeguard, Asst. Head Lifeguard and Head lifeguard).
For details visit www.chicorec.gov/lifeguard or contact hr@chicorec.gov if you have any questions regarding these programs.
Summary
CARD is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
If candidate is given a conditional job offer, they must pass a fingerprint background check (Live Scan). If Live Scan is passed, the employee will be required to provide original documents for physical review within 3 days from date of hire, satisfying the Form I-9 requirements. Copies cannot be accepted. Examples of original documents include a driver's license, ID card, unexpired US Passport, social security card, birth certificate.
Salary : $17
