This is a short-term/temporary position.
Under general supervision of the Aquatics Lead and Program Coordinator, provides all levels of swim lesson instruction while ensuring the continued health and safety of all participants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Current certification in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, from the American Red Cross or equivalent
• Instructs participants in water-based swim lessons
• Teaches swim lesson program curriculum as provided by management 
• Observes and respects participant's health conditions and privacy
• Provides customer service to all patrons at the facility
• Conveys a fun and positive experience for each participant in class
• Strives for skill and stroke improvement from each participant
• Demonstrates, explains, and practices skills with participants while providing global and local technique related feedback
• Arrives punctually to all assigned shifts, in uniform and ready to work
• Keeps class active and engaged while working individually with one participant
• Sets a good example of proper pool conduct for participants to follow
• Acts in friendly, enthusiastic and caring manner towards patrons and participants in class
• Gives feedback to parents regarding their child's progress in class
• Maintains and submits accurate course records to management
• Responds appropriately to any emergencies as part of the facility safety team
• Works well with all coworkers and supervisors
• Participates in and attends all mandatory in-service trainings
• Completes swim lesson report cards and time logs as assigned
• Performs related tasks as assigned

 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
Required:
 

• Candidates with no or less than 3 months experience (either part-time or full-time) will be placed at Swim Instructor I. Candidates with more than 3 months experience (either part-time or full-time) are eligible for Swim Instructor II.
• Current certification in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, from the American Red Cross or equivalent

 
Preferred 

• Current certification as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) from the American Red Cross or equivalent
• Current certification as a Lifeguard from the American Red Cross or equivalent

This is a short-term/temporary position. Students currently enrolled at Cuesta College will be given priority.

Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled. This assignment has no guaranteed hours and will start only after hiring requirements are met. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.