Private Swim Instructor PT

Title: Private Swim Instructor Dept: Washington City Community Center Division: Aquatics Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $25.00 General Purpose Performs a high-level or swim instruction to individuals and or semi-private groups. Supervision Received Works under the general direction of the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, and Aquatics Supervisor. Supervision Exercised Supervision of swim lesson students in a private or semi-private setting. Working often with children/adults with special needs or circumstances. Essential Functions Provides instruction in water safety Provides private swim lesson instruction to children and adults Gives an appropriate demonstration of skills Recognizes trouble areas and works to correct errors Provides corrective feedback to participant(s) Maintains constant alertness to individuals in class Maintains a positive attitude and a friendly learning centered environment Performs related duties as required Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform related duties; specialized training and certification (Star Fish, Red Cross or other) as a Swim Lesson Instructor Preferably 2+ years of competitive swimming experience. One (1) year of previous experience as a swim instructor OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of water safety practices, rules, and guidelines; first aid, CPR; swimming instruction techniques Ability to demonstrate advanced swimming skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public, and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing Special Qualifications Must be 17 years of age Has had previous competitive swimming experience Has had previous swim lesson experience, e.g., Red Cross, Starfish Must have current swim lesson instructor certification Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification Work Environment Incumbent of the position performs in a climate-controlled environment. OSHA-related hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and hand/finger dexterity needed in the performance of essential duties. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative emotional stability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington City