What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal - Swim Instructor position at City of Round Rock?
Description
Responsible for teaching swim lessons to participants in a class environment. Work is performed under immediate supervision with the exercise of judgment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and techniques.
This position is a seasonal summer position.
Responsible for teaching swim lessons to participants in a class environment. Work is performed under immediate supervision with the exercise of judgment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and techniques.
This position is a seasonal summer position.
- Preference is given to applicants available for the entire summer season. Work hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for program operation.
- First Review of Applications: end of January
- Interviews begin starting early Feb
- Orientations begin mid April
- Training Dates: evenings and weekends May 6-21
- Aquatics Operations Dates: May 22- Sept 7
- Prepares lesson plans to conduct daily instruction.
- Assesses ability level of program participants; make recommendations on participant class placement.
- Instructs class participants on swim skills.
- Supervises class participants and swim lesson assistants.
- Exercises diligence and prudence in maintaining maximum safety for all participants as well as staff.
- Evaluates and record daily class attendance.
- Discusses participant progress with parent/guardian.
- Collects and distribute copies of swim lesson information form, certificates of completion, evaluation forms, attendance records and any other paper work needed.
- Completes necessary paperwork immediately after each session.
- Uses sound judgment in determining use of pool in case of bad weather or unsafe pool conditions.
- Performs other job-related tasks as required.
- Must be 16 years or older.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly.
- Must have a current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding or equivalent. Will consider other agencies' certifications on a case-by-case basis.
- Preferred – Current certification in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or equivalent. Will consider other agency certifications on a case-by-case basis.