What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Assistant position at Montrose Recreation District?
Benefits:
- Free Membership to the Community Rec Center after 30 days of hire
Position Duties:
Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Leader, Head Guard, or Lead Lifeguard on duty; the swim assistant is responsible for assisting with swim lessons to meet the demands of the general public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are examples of primary duties assigned to this position. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Assists swim lesson instructor during swim lessons with class organization, lesson planning, and safety of participants.
- Ensures equipment and materials for swim lessons are ready and available at the start of each class.
- Maintains eyes on swim lesson participants at all times during classes.
- Understands and enforces rules and regulations.
- Ensures safe and orderly conduct and a safe environment for all patrons using aquatics facilities.
- Assists patrons with basic first aid as necessary, and assists lifeguards as needed with patrons who are in distress and/or need lifesaving measures.
- Maintains a professional demeanor at all times and makes an effort to establish a positive rapport with participants, spectators, and other fellow staff.
- Works as a team with other aquatics staff to carry out program goals.
- Attends required training.
- Communicates with the Lead’s if there are any questions, problems, or issues that arise.
Position Qualifications:
- Must be at least 14 years of age.
- Must be comfortable in water and be able to swim the length of the pool.
- Training will be provided to those without experience.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or walk, sit, talk, hear, read, and write. May periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. Employee may be asked to lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Benefits:
- Free Membership to the Community Rec Center after 30 days of hire.
Salary : $15
