What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Safety Aide (WSA) position at City of Brooklyn Park?
A Water Safety Aid is a member of the Recreation and Parks staff team that works together to develop aquatics programming for infants through adults. The goal of Brooklyn Park aquatics is to make swimming lessons accessible and ensure water safety throughout the community.
NOTE: This job posting will be open until all positions are filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.
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- Maintain a safe environment for all participants
- Maintain a positive attitude and help ensure a fun learning experience
- Confidently demonstrate necessary skills during lessons
- Learn participant names
- Actively participate in the lesson experience (ex. sing songs, play games, and demonstrate leadership)
- Help set up/put away equipment and maintain an organized pool environment
- Know and enforce all established pool rules during and between lessons
- Be familiar with and follow established emergency procedures
- Attend all required training
- Effectively communicate with parents/guardians/adults of participants, supervisors, and the Aquatics and Fitness Specialist.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
Education/Experience
14 years of age or older
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of related education/experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work with supervisors and coworkers in a timely and professional manner
- Ability to work under supervision of Water Safety Instructor and Pool Supervisor
- Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
- Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement
- Previous experience working with young people in or out of the pool environment
- Competitive swim experience
- Completion of Red Cross Swimming Level 5 or higher
- Previous exposure to City of Brooklyn Park Aquatics Program
- Current Red Cross Lifeguard certification with two (2) years' experience
- Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check is necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants will be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision, Values and Goals
Department/Division: Recreation and Parks Department/Aquatics Division
Work Environment: Work is performed in several types of environments that may involve extended periods of standing, and moving about, facilitating a variety of recreational activities during the day, evenings, or weekends in aquatic environments. Traveling between two pool facilities in the Brooklyn Park area may be required. Water Safety Instructors may need to be able to lift objects weighing up to 30lbs.
Anticipated Work Schedule: This is a seasonal, non-benefited position that will work up to 39 hours per week in the summer – Monday through Thursday, depending on participant registration and staff availability. During the school year, this position will work less than 15 hours per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, depending on participant registration.
Anticipated Hiring Wage: Varies depending on experience and certifications
We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at Janis.lajon@brooklynpark.org.
Salary : $14 - $15
