What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Safety Instructor position at City of Monticello?
The City of Monticello is currently accepting applications for experienced water safety instructors. Applicants must apply directly on the City of Monticello's website to be considered for this postion.
Benefits include a free single membership to the facility and sick and safe time. Premium pay is available depending on hours worked.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Performs routine to semi-skilled instruction of swim lessons, in either a group or individual setting, using curriculum from the American Red Cross; ensures the safety of the students and performs related duties as required.
Works under the general and technical supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor; receives general oversight from other community center managers in the absence of the Aquatics Supervisor.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED:
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in this class. Duties may vary somewhat from position to position within a class.
*Provides swim instruction as designed by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program and as approved by Aquatics Supervisor; teaches techniques and strategies to meet the needs of participants.
*Determines participants’ abilities and appropriate placement into class levels.
*Communicates with participants and parents about concerns and/or progress.
*Evaluates participants’ individual progress and completes all progress reports and course records as required by the American Red Cross or the Aquatics Supervisor.
*Provides information or any other assistance to community center guests, members or class participants.
*Enforces all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.
*Monitors pool users and assists with rescues as needed.
*Participates in in-service training to remain current on required certifications.
Performs other duties as needed or required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
*Considerable knowledge of American Red Cross swimming lesson and water safety curriculum and applicable instruction techniques.
*Working knowledge of monitoring and rescue techniques for an indoor aquatic facility, including first aid and CPR.
*Working knowledge of effective customer service and customer relation techniques.
*Working knowledge of facility policies, procedures and rules.
*Considerable ability to observe and detect possible problems and to respond appropriately, including the use of rescue techniques, first aid and CPR until first responders arrive.
*Ability to teach American Red Cross swimming lessons in a manner that is easy to comprehend and compatible with participant’s age and capabilities.
*Ability to express direction to students clearly and in a positive manner.
*Working ability to use large motor skills to physically assist participants in the pool.
*Working ability to work around pool chemicals, heat, and humidity associated with a public pool.
*Working ability to maintain order among class participants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross certification as a Water Safety Instructor and First Aid and Safety and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Pay: $19.22 - $25.08 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $25