What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Lesson Instructor - Seasonal position at City of Manhattan, Kansas?
Seasonal, Exempt)
Must be 15 years or older
Starting Wage : $13.00 / hour Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Shift / Workdays and Hours : Variable
How to apply : Using the "apply" button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.
The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assigned worksite may include the following locations : City Park Waterpark, CiCo Waterpark, or Northview Waterpark. Work will be performed outside, which could expose the staff to various outside atmospheric conditions including extreme heat. Noise and activity levels will be varied.
Job Summary
The Swim Lesson Instructor will provide instruction in alignment with Swim America™, a national learn-to-swim program. Swim America™ is goal-driven and technique-oriented. Swim instruction sessions run four (4) days a week for three (3) 2-week sessions, as well as Saturdays for private lessons. The program adjusts swim coaches to the appropriate skill levels of the swimmers enrolled. Swim coaches teach participants to swim according to the program standards. Certification and training is provided to all staff.
Job Duties
- Provide excellent customer service and possess a service philosophy that reflects the mission of the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Follow directions from the MPRD supervisor, Swim America™ program director, and Swim America™ site head.
- Teach the daily activities of the swim lessons program.
- Regularly communicate with Swim America™ site head to ensure all organizational goals are met.
- Communicate orally and in writing with customers, other lifeguards, and supervisors.
- Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment.
- Work in a team composed of other Swim America™ site heads, swim coaches, Lifeguards, Head Lifeguards, Assistant Managers, and Managers.
- Learn, carry out, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP).
- Make decisions quickly to respond to potential hazards or emergency situations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Other Information?
Salary : $13
