What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Lesson Instructor (Spring or Summer) position at Mandan Park District?
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for supervising swimming lessons and providing structure to the swim lesson classes. As an instructor you guide and teach swimming skills while also enforcing pool regulations/water safety policies. The individual will help create a safe and positive environment that promotes members safety.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES
- Oversee the proper and safe use of the facility on a daily basis.
- Explaining and enforce rules, regulations and policies to ensure safety of patrons.
- Communicate with and assist both kids and parents in understanding our swim lessons.
- Complete daily tasks thoroughly.
- Warning swimmers regarding unsafe situations and maintain order in swimming areas.
- Recognize signs of danger and respond accordingly.
- Offer a positive customer service experience to patrons.
- Teach and guide young swimmers.
- Respond to upset patrons and offer solutions to concerns and complaints with a positive attitude. Confide in supervisor for support.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all areas.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Has shown strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Proficient communication skills.
- Has shown competence in quick decision making.
- Complete required trainings and shadowing to teach lessons to kids.
WORK AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is typically performed indoors, but occasionally outdoors in hot or inclement weather. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals and machinery with moving parts.
WORK HOURS
Most work hours are performed between 10:00 am 9:00 pm all days of the week. Some days may be required to come in early or stay late to ensure all duties are completed.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
