Swim Instructor

Position Title: Swim Instructor

Location: All Fairfax County Park Authority Rec Centers

Hours: Part-time work, weekday evenings and weekend mornings

Salary: Starting at $24.94 per hour, up to $33.24 depending on experience and certifications

Overview: The Fairfax County Park Authority is dedicated to providing high-quality facilities and programs that promote recreation, enhance physical and mental well-being, and improve the overall quality of life for our community. Swim Instructors play a vital role in delivering these services by teaching students of all ages and skill levels essential swimming techniques and water safety skills. Our programs range from parent-and-child classes and beginner lessons to advanced and fitness-focused swimming sessions. All new instructors are required to complete an orientation and shadow an experienced instructor before leading classes independently.

Duties:

• Be dependable, enthusiastic and have a great attitude.
• Assure safety of all participants at all times.
• Prepare class routines for assigned classes.
• Instruct classes for a variety of age groups and swimming level competencies.
• Attend training opportunities and workshops.
• Provide appropriate and professional feedback to students/parents on progress.
• Maintain class area and equipment, cleaning up after class.
• Conduct program in accordance with the approved class curriculum.
• Complete administrative tasks.
• Provide outstanding customer service to all customers/class members.
• Planning, implementing and delivering effective and qualitative programs for customers of all ages and ability.
• Answer general questions about both registration and class placement.
• Communicate to the Aquatics Director in advance of any classes you will miss and finding a pre-approved sub.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by site manager.

Skills:

· Demonstrate a passion for swimming and teaching.

· Demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of ability, personality, and fitness levels.

· Ability to adapt and be flexible to teaching space/environment and different learning styles.

· Ability to receive constructive criticism and feedback from customers as well as supervisor.

· Flexible with an ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Must be able to work weekends.

· Must be at least 16 years old.

· Prior teaching experience or extensive swimming background.

· Must be a certified swim instructor through an accredited agency and/or be certified in the specialty you plan on teaching OR complete in-house instructor accreditation within 30 days of employment.

Benefits:

· Flexible schedule.

· Gym membership.

· On-the-job training.

To Apply: Send resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $24.94 - $33.24 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• On-the-job training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $33