What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor position at City of Wheat Ridge?
Provide safe and quality swim lesson instruction for various age groups and abilities.
All team members are expected to adhere to the organizational values of ACTION! (Accountability, Change, Teamwork, Integrity, Opportunity, Now!) and are responsible for contributing to the achievements of the organization and department. Team members are expected to continue to grow professionally and to apply learning in their job setting.
Teach class content appropriate to the course description, level and within certification guidelines
Monitor participants and assess their skills
Provide a safe environment for all participants
Complete any necessary reports and forms, i.e., course records, attendance records, progress reports, lesson plans, etc.
Responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence
Perform related work as required and assigned
Age
Swim Instructor candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations paired with considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation in recreational environment.?
Working knowledge of rules, strategies, and skills and organizational procedures associated with working with within a professional setting and aquatics department.?
General knowledge of human anatomy.
Skills
Able to proficiently perform various swim strokes for 25 yards
Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
Abilities
Instruct large groups of people, follow instructions, communicate effectively to the participants when teaching, analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper courses of action to be taken.
Analyze and correct facility safety hazards,write reports as necessary, learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships while working with a high level of autonomy.
Evidence Of Qualifications
Age
Swim Instructor candidates must be at least 15 years of age.
Training
No specific requirement.Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) Swim Lesson Instructor certification (preferred) or other nationally accredited certification required. SAI certification provided for selected candidates.
Experience??
Previous instructional experience preferred?or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Supervision Received
Works under direct supervision of assigned Recreation Coordinator – Aquatic Programs, general supervision of assigned Head Lifeguards and Managers on Duty, and indirect supervision of the assigned Recreation Specialists, Recreation Coordinators, and Recreation Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Independence Of Action
Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and well-defined standard practices requiring some authority to select which methods are applicable in any given situation. Virtually all work is reviewed regularly while in progress and upon completion for accuracy and quality. Matters not specifically covered in operating instructions are reviewed with the supervisor.
Working Conditions/Physical and Mental Effort
Work primarily performed in hot, wet, and humid environment with chemical smell. During Summer months, work may be at an outdoor facility and will include exposure to all types of weather. Work requires strength and stamina necessary to rescue distressed swimmers. Work requires extended periods of hearing and speaking; requires working in chemically treated water. Work requires public relations skills in handling parental concerns and complaints. The work also entails working closely with co-workers and cooperating in utilizing the various areas of the pool. Must be able to work in environment with poor acoustics, array of distractions, i.e., music, weather conditions.?Work involves climbing, frequent sitting, intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping, standing or walking; requires ability to lift frequently object of less than 25lbs and occasionally weighing up to and over 50 lbs. Work requires considerable muscular exertion and/or physical strain, as well as continuous intense mental concentration and/or visual attention.
Equipment Used
All equipment available and necessary to adhere to the Swim Instructor certification curriculum, including safety equipment, instructional equipment, instructor slates, progress report software, etc.
It is the policy of the City of Wheat Ridge not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or municipal law unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodations for employment to qualified applicants upon request to the Human Resources Office.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.
Salary : $20 - $27
