What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Aquatics Swim Instructor position at mmsd?
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50 fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.
As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!
Program Description:
MSCR offers swim instruction for all ages, infants through adults, following the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim standards. Programs are held at five MMSD pools throughout Madison on weekday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Depending on the location, swim instructors may teach any of the following: child adult classes, preschool lessons, youth lessons (grades K-8) and/or teen/adult lessons.
Job Description & Duties:
• Create and implement structured swim lessons for all ages, infants through adults.
• Lead classes of 5-8 participants independently.
• Work with an assistant instructor within some classes.
• Observe and evaluate swimmers based on Red Cross standards.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Work Location: East, West, Memorial and La Follette High Schools, Lapham Elementary
Hours/week: Up to 18.5 hours per week.
Work hours: Evening and weekend hours available.
Pay Rate: $18-20 per hour evenings; $23-27 per hour weekends. Pay incentive for lifeguard certified staff.
Salary : $18 - $20