JOB
The award-winning Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for team-oriented individuals to help us create quality experiences for every participant in our aquatics program. A Water Safety Instructor is responsible for instructing the curriculum of group and private swimming lessons for individuals of all ages and abilities following the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim guidelines. A Water Safety Instructor is a member of the Recreation and Parks staff team that works together to develop aquatics programming for infants through adults of all ages and abilities. The goal of Brooklyn Park aquatics is to make swimming lessons accessible and ensure water safety throughout the community. NOTE: This job posting will be open until all positions are filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice. Love the water but don’t have a certification? All certifications and trainings are provided for free upon hire!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Obtain & maintain the required Water Safety Instructor certification through the American Red Cross within 2-months of hire. Maintain a safe environment for all participants.Maintain a positive attitude and help ensure a fun learning experience.Prepare lesson plans to correlate with participant level and level being taught.Fill out progress reports properly prior to last day of lessons including positive/encouraging comments.Help set up/put away equipment and maintain an organized pool environment.Enforce all established pool rules during and in-between lessons.Follow established emergency procedures and respond appropriately in an emergency.Attend all required training.Effectively communicate with parents/guardians/adults of participants, supervisors, and hiring manager(s).Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Department/Division: Recreation and Parks Department/Aquatics DivisionWork Environment: Work is performed in several types of environments that may involve extended periods of standing, and moving about, facilitating a variety of recreational activities during the day, evenings, or weekends in aquatic environments. Traveling between two pool facilities in the Brooklyn Park area may be required. Water Safety Instructors may need to be able to lift objects weighing up to 30lbs.Anticipated Work Schedule: Anticipated Work Schedule: This is a seasonal, non-benefited position that will work up to 39 hours per week in the summer – Monday through Thursday, depending on participant registration and staff availability. During the September-May, this position will work up to 20 hours per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, depending on participant registration. Anticipated Hiring Wage: Varies depending on experience and certifications We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at Janis.lajon@brooklynpark.org.