Swim Instructor - Part-Time

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow
  
  

The purpose of this position is to assist in conducting swimming instruction programs and maintain a safe swimming environment for pool patrons. This is accomplished by teaching swimming lessons, leading and conducting preschool – adult level classes, ensuring the safety of class participants, and assisting with facility operations. Other duties may include providing customer service and interfacing with other City employees and citizens.

• Ensures the safety of class participants.
• Be knowledgeable of all swim strokes and principles with the ability to educate participants accordingly.
• Plans and instructs swimming lessons; records class attendance.
• Plans and instructions for lifeguard certification, CPR/AED, and re-certification classes
• Maintains class attendance and course records.
• Promotes public relations with facility users and outside organizations by presenting water safety seminars to requesting groups.
• Responds to questions regarding swimming lessons.
• Completes general housekeeping duties in the aquatic facility.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
• Participate in and may assist with scheduled in-service training and staff meetings.
• May act as a lifeguard
• Observes and cautions patrons by observing behaviors in the pool; instructing regulations; answering questions about programs, safety, and swimming; anticipating unsafe behaviors; and enforcing rules
• Assists with opening and closing procedures by inspecting the pool and equipment; storing equipment; and ensuring all materials are locked and stored
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Position requires the ability to work at night, weekends, and during holidays. Flexible schedule: hours will be set by the Aquatics Management Staff.
• Requires valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification for the duration of employment.
• Requires valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification for the duration of employment.
• The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor is desired or willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials;
• Ability to operate cash registers and count and balance monies;
• Ability to work at night, on weekends, and during holidays;
• Ability to operate small equipment used in the performance of essential job functions;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.