Pool - Swim Lesson Instructor

Position Summary: 

Responsible for instructing swim lessons, communicating with management and parents, maintaining a safe environment, reporting safety violations, and cleaning up equipment before and after lessons.

Required training begins in May

Hours and shifts vary between 8:30am – 6:45pm

Weekend and evening availability required

Work Location:

The Beach Waterpark - 161 W. Commercial St, Wood Dale IL 60191

Benefits:

Seasonal

• Recreational Benefits
  • Fitness Studio / Open Gym membership -Employee Only
  • Pool Pass for Employee Only
  • Dog park pass – Employee only
  • Discounts on recreation programs & Facility rentals – Employee Only
  • Discounts on golf greens fees & cart rentals - Employee & immediate family
  • Discounts on Pro Shop Purchases – Employee Only
  • One hour bay time – Employee only (1 per day)
  • Discounts on food purchases at Salt Creek Golf Club and 390 Golf Experience – Employee Only
  • Immediate family is defined as spouse & dependent children – no extended family included

Supervision:

Supervisor:  Pool Manager & Aquatics Coordinator

This position supervises: No Supervisory responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Be at work on time at your assigned station in proper uniform before each lesson begins.
• Be familiar with all course materials and how to teach them effectively.
• Represent the park district in a positive and professional manner.
• Explain the importance of water education and safety.
• Help evaluate students’ progress and correct problems.
• Provide constructive feedback.
• Instruct swim lessons as scheduled.
• Assist with the development of lesson plans for each session.
• At the beginning of each session, male sure all equipment is ready and in working order before you teach your class.
• Explain and enforce all safety rules to students.
• Keep all students within view.
• Perform the job in a safe manner and in compliance with District policies, procedures, safety rules, and the employee handbook.
• Supervise participants by communicating expectations, coaching, disciplining, and appraising.
• Maintain records and attendance sheets.
• Be in the water supervising and demonstrating specific skills based on the skill level and class that is being taught.
• Utilize materials available for teaching (kickboards, rings, etc.).
• Help test participants on the beginning and final days of the session.
• Assist with public safety emergencies within the direct vicinity of the Water Park.
• Anticipate and recognize aquatic emergencies.
• Demonstrate, enforce, and support park district customer service standards.
• Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Punch in and out on time clock for hours worked.
• Follow dress code with uniform provided.
• Respond to customer injuries and comments in a timely fashion.
• Maintain open communication between co-workers, parents, management, and organization as a whole.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Ability to swim
• General knowledge of swim lesson skills
• Excellent communication skills and customer service. Ability to address complaints and resolve concerns as needed in a professional manner.
• General knowledge of aquatic safety, liability, and risk management practices.
• Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot, and follow directions.

Required Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience in aquatics is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Certification or ability to receive upon hire.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work is subject to inside/outside environmental conditions.
• Requires occasional lifting of heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to chemicals and confined space areas.
• Requires flexibility of work schedule.

Salary : $16