Job Summary: Swim instructors are responsible for teaching youth how to swim with an emphasis on water exposure, water adaptability, strokes, skills, techniques and safety skills.

1. Effectively teach patrons different skills and techniques used in swimming

2. Supervise children at all times including fun time and return to their parents

3. Calm upset children and make them feel at ease in the water

4. Discipline children if necessary

5. Keep student attendance records and distribute student certificates

6. Responsible for class preparation

7. Set up and clean up all required equipment

8. Perform all job and tasks within guidelines and rules of District’s safety program.

This position requires the completion of two years of high school or 16 years of age and three years of experience in recreational or competitive swimming.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Aquatic certification

2. Strong swimming and/or lifeguarding skills

3. Aptitude to perform under high pressure time sensitive situations

4. Decision-making skills

5. Ability to manage children

6. Ability to communicate with the public

7. Understand and anticipate customer’s needs as well as support a customer service environment

8. Ability to portray a professional image of the District

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Requires frequent sitting and walking with occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching Occasionally lifts and/or moves items weighing up to 30 pounds, rescues may require lifting up to 300lbs with assistance Most activities are performed outdoors; including hot, humid and wet conditions May be occasionally exposed to chemicals associated with normal beach maintenance Exposure to a quiet noise level while in office and a moderately loud level while outside.

Starting Rate: $17.00 (hourly may vary depending on qualifications)

The Batavia Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer