LESSONS INSTRUCTOR

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Head Lesson Coordinator and Pool Manager. The Lesson Instructor is responsible for instructing students on proper techniques of swimming along with safety in or around the water. The Lesson Instructor will stimulate good public relations with the public and other staff. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
- Instruct varying levels and ages of swim lessons as assigned according to ability.
- Protect the safety of swimmers.
- Keep attention on the swimmers at all times when on duty.
- Enforce all pool rules in the water and on the deck or in locker rooms.
- Perform any necessary emergency procedures and first aid.
- Attend all in-service training sessions.
- Attend required staff meetings.
- Keep deck free of equipment and debris.
- Set up equipment or put it away, clean locker rooms and keep deck picked up at all times.
- Be willing to substitute for fellow staff members.
- Carefully complete accident reports after rendering whatever first aid is needed.
- Each lesson instructor is responsible for fully understanding emergency procedures, pool rules, rescue techniques and minor first aid and will be expected to demonstrate any of these things at any given time.
- Spend time in the water with the class.
- Keep track of students’ progress and record it.
- Create a progress report for participants by the end of their session to present to them.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Aquatic Safety Manual.
- Other related job duties as assigned.

COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED:
- The Lesson Instructor must be able to follow directions from supervisor and co-workers.
- The Lesson Instructor must be able to give directions to co-workers.
- The Lesson Instructor must use good safety awareness and judgment.

Qualifications

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must have a current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Current Lifeguard Training certification preferred.
- Certification as a water safety instructor or comparable qualification on water instruction is strongly preferred.
- Must be punctual, responsible, honest and trustworthy.
- Must be able to communicate with public and fellow staff in a courteous manner, state rules firmly and diplomatically.
- Represent the Park District in a professional manner in both job and appearance.
- Exercise good personal habits of cleanliness and behavior.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- CPR/ARD Certified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
STANDING: Frequent
SITTING: Frequent
WALKING: Frequent
LIFTING: Must be able to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.; 75 lbs. with assistance
STOOPING: Frequent
REACHING: Frequent
CLIMBING: Frequent
VERBAL: Essential
VISION: Must constantly scan pool and deck area

Part-Time Benefits:

• Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
• Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
• Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
• Individual Lions pool pass
• 20% off (1) facility rental/year
• 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
• 20% off program fees
• Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
• Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
• Additional benefits for facility employees only.
• Paid CPR/AED training and certification
• Paid Leave Time Off

Salary : $15 - $16