Swim Lessons Instructor I, ll, lll

Job Summary

$18 - $36 / hour DOQ (Depending on Qualifications). On-Call positions available (up to 28 hours / week)
James City County’s Parks and Recreation Department seeks an individual to conduct swim lessons for patrons of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of Aquatics Operations Manager
• Responsible for conducting a quality learning experience for all patrons, assuring their safety while maintaining a professional relationship with patrons.
• Instructs all levels of the Learn to Swim Program (Children and Adults) to the American Red Cross Standard.
• Instructors must be outgoing, motivating, supportive, and charismatic.
• Must attend staff training and meetings.
• Help swimmers to overcome potential challenges such as their fear of moving water or difficulty getting out of the water.
• All attendance and evaluations/course records are completed and turned in at the end of each session.

Qualifications:

• Water Safety Instructor Certified (American Red Cross) (Preferred)
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (Preferred)
• Enjoy working with patrons of all ages and educating them in water safety.
• Must be comfortable working/leading a lesson by yourself or with a small team.
• Must be comfortable with creating and implementing swim lessons to the American Red Cross Standards.
• Knowledgeable in water safety; teaching/leading swim lessons; swimming pool safety; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to communicate well via both orally and in writing.
• Must bring a high level of maturity, professionalism, and adaptability to unforeseen situations.

Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.