Description

Job Summary: The Swim Instructor is responsible for the instruction and safety of swimming to participants of all ages and skill levels.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create and use swim lesson plans for all classes
• Effectively instruct aquatic class participants for the skill levels assigned
• Supervise the instructional aide assigned to you
• Keep accurate records including but not exclusive to attendance, progress of participants, class activities and course record sheets
• Use assigned pool space effectively and efficiently
• Begin and end classes on time
• Provide excellent customer service following Wilmette Park District guidelines at all times
• Actively support the agencys risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee, attend and participate in required safety trainings
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):

• Knowledge of swimming skills is required
• Knowledge of organizing and conducting swimming lessons
• Must be able to work with the public and other employees in a professional manner
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be at least 15 years of age

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Frequently require to stand, walk, swim, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, push, pull, carry and repeatedly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance and move and/or lift 100 pounds
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• None

Qualifications