What are the responsibilities and job description for the REC - Water Safety Instructor position at City of Sun Prairie?
Under the leadership of the Pool Manager and Aquatics Program Coordinator, Water Safety Instructors (WSI’s) are responsible for providing a safe and fun swim-lesson program in accordance with the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program at the Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center.
Dates Needed: May - August
Hours: 6-20 hours/week (If candidate possesses current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, there is the opportunity for additional lifeguarding hours). Hours will vary and may take place Monday Thursday between 9:00 am and 6:30 pm.
Experience/Education:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, read and write. This position frequently requires an employee to walk or bend. He/she may periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. The employee may be asked to clean, pick up, put away, and lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing approximately 10 - 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment Used
Dates Needed: May - August
Hours: 6-20 hours/week (If candidate possesses current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, there is the opportunity for additional lifeguarding hours). Hours will vary and may take place Monday Thursday between 9:00 am and 6:30 pm.
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- Must be 16 years or older
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred
- One year of Swim Lessons experience preferred
- Experience working in an aquatic facility setting is desired
- Knowledge of all American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program levels
- Ability and willingness to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
- Ability and willingness to perform a variety of tasks
- Ability and willingness to keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public in a courteous and tactful manner
- Provide clear communication to and from supervisor and the public
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, read and write. This position frequently requires an employee to walk or bend. He/she may periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. The employee may be asked to clean, pick up, put away, and lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing approximately 10 - 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment Used
- Variety of swim lesson equipment such as barbells, kickboards, noodles, pull buoys, etc.
- First Aid Supplies
- Must be 16 years or older
- Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification or ability to obtain certification prior to the first day of swim lessons, preferred
- Able/willing to work flexible hours
- Able/willing to work in an outdoor work environment with exposure to the weather
Salary : $17
