Swim Lesson Instructor

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Swim Lesson Instructor

Reports to: Coordinator, Trojan Aquatic Center

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid (Required) and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in working with young children, parents and community members.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To create an atmosphere where kids successfully learn how to swim.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of swim lesson teaching skills, leadership, organization and teamwork.
• Create an environment that is conducive to learning.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Provide oversight for the safety conditions at all times.
• Model positive reinforcement with students and staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Community Education Classified - Temporary Contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: None

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.