What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor-Private Lessons position at City of Shoreview?
Enjoy working with kids and teaching others? We are looking for instructors who are enthusiastic about sharing their swimming knowledge, have a desire to teach, and have strong communications skills.
This position is responsible for developing customized swim lessons to fit each individual based on their skill level, which allows the student to progress at their own pace. Instructors are trained on our swim program methods, and we provide ongoing training sessions and meetings throughout the year.
Learning to swim is an important lifelong skill in Minnesota, and the purpose of this position is to teach a variety of age groups and individuals how to swim.
Saturday: 8 am - 12 pm
*** Free Community Center Membership ***
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position is responsible for developing customized swim lessons to fit each individual based on their skill level, which allows the student to progress at their own pace. Instructors are trained on our swim program methods, and we provide ongoing training sessions and meetings throughout the year.
Learning to swim is an important lifelong skill in Minnesota, and the purpose of this position is to teach a variety of age groups and individuals how to swim.
- Contact participants and schedule/coordinate lesson times
- Arrive on time for shift
- Teach swim strokes and water safety rules to various age groups, which may include individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities
- Observe swimmers and pool area and respond to unsafe conditions
- Enforce all facility policies, rules and regulations
- Regularly participate in training sessions and meetings
- Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics manager, assistant manager, program supervisor, coordinator, pool coordinator, or swim lessons coordinator
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- 1 year customer service experience
- 1 year teaching experience as swim lesson instructor or swim coach
- Must be able to lift and move 50 pounds
- Available to work non-traditional hours
- Additional customer service experience
- Current swim instructor certification from one or more of these organizations: Red Cross WSI, YMCA, Foss Swim School, Shoreview Community Center, USA Swimming ASCA (American Swim Coaches Association), USA Swimming STSC (Safety Training for Swim Coaches)
The following shifts are available:
Tuesday: 4 pm - 8 pmSaturday: 8 am - 12 pm
*** Free Community Center Membership ***
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity.
- Ability to work in water and go underwater to demonstrate the physical movements necessary to teach the curriculum.
- Work in a warm, humid indoor pool environment with water temperatures up to 86 degrees.
- Ability to be exposed to noise and chemicals.
- Slippery surfaces walking on the pool deck.
The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a
culturally diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $27 - $28