What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Swim Teaching Assistant *Hiring Event position at City of Allen?
FULL SALARY RANGE: $12.70 - $15.56 Hourly
The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
- People First – Giving priority to others
- Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
- Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
- Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
- Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Assists in conducting swim lessons by helping to instruct courses for all age groups and leading and conducting preschool classes.
Responsible for the safety and well-being of participants in their care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Less than high school or equivalency with no prior relevant work experience
Special Requirements:
- Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification or ability to obtain by May 28th (training provided).
Summer: Most swim lessons are Monday - Thursday mornings (8 am - 1 pm) and evenings (6 pm - 8:45 pm).
Knowledge of:
City policies and procedures.
Current swimming instructional techniques.
A variety of swimming strokes: including Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle (front crawl), Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Elementary Backstroke.
Occupational hazards and safety procedures.
Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, the public, and City employees.
Teaching swimming techniques.
Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.
Identifying opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction.
Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
Effectively communicating orally.
Ability to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Ability to work outdoors.
Ability to frequently swim, walk, and sit when leading various activities.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
Salary : $13 - $16
