What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor position at City of Boise, ID?
Summary Statement
Provides swim lessons to all levels and ages based on an established curriculum and program requirements. This position is temporary work during the summer season only, located at one of Boise Parks and Recreation's outdoor facilities. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
Essential Functions
Teaches basic swim strokes and skills to students in a group setting. Instructs and evaluates students. Oversees the safety of all class participants. Keeps and submits skills sheets/reports for each class participant.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Previous swim instructor experience. Certifications required as outlined below.
Ability to adapt teaching approach to students' ability level; communicate effectively and appropriately with participants (or their parents) about student's progress; interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies, and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Must have current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification (or equivalent) and current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or equivalent).
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process RegulationDrug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
This position is required to perform emergency medical, lifesaving, and/or fire suppression activities.
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, runn, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals.
This position works: This position works: days, evenings and weekends throughout the summer, 25-40 hours per week.
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare:
- ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
- Low-cost dental and vision options.
- Post-employment health savings account.
- PERSI retirement benefits
- 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
- 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
- Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
- Alternative transportation incentives.
- 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
- 12 paid holidays every year
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 10 weeks Parental Leave
- Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
- Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Supplemental Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free local bus pass
- Corporate discount programs
- AFLAC
- Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.
Salary : $500
