Quarry Swim Instructor

Batavia Park District; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community park district is seeking enthusiastic swim instructors for the summer. The role involves teaching youth proper swimming techniques and ensuring safety in a fun environment. Candidates should have swimming experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a starting rate of $17.00 hourly, with responsibilities including supervising children and maintaining a safe environment. An aquatic certification is preferred, and teamwork and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of high school completed or at least 16 years of age.
• Three years of experience in recreational or competitive swimming.

Responsibilities

• Teach patrons swimming skills and techniques.
• Supervise children during swimming activities.
• Calm upset children and maintain safety.

Skills

Aquatic certification

Strong swimming and/or lifeguarding skills

Ability to manage children

Ability to communicate with the public

Education

Completion of two years of high school or 16 years of age

Three years of experience in recreational or competitive swimming

Job description

Are you seeking employment for the summer? Looking to work in a friendly, fun and 2025 Chicago Tribune's Top Workplace? atmosphere? The Batavia Park District is the place for YOU! Apply Today!

Job Summary:

Swim instructors are responsible for teaching youth how to swim with an emphasis on water exposure, water adaptability, strokes, skills, techniques and safety skills.

Essential Functions:

1. Effectively teach patrons different skills and techniques used in swimming
2. Supervise children at all times including fun time and return to their parents
3. Calm upset children and make them feel at ease in the water
4. Discipline children if necessary
5. Keep student attendance records and distribute student certificates
6. Responsible for class preparation
7. Set up and clean up all required equipment
8. Perform all job and tasks within guidelines and rules of District’s safety program.

Education and Experience:

This position requires the completion of two years of high school or 16 years of age and three years of experience in recreational or competitive swimming.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Aquatic certification
• Strong swimming and/or lifeguarding skills
• Aptitude to perform under high pressure time sensitive situations
• Ability to manage children
• Ability to communicate with the public
• Understand and anticipate customer’s needs as well as support a customer service environment
• Ability to portray a professional image of the District

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Requires frequent sitting and walking with occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching. Occasionally lifts and/or moves items weighing up to 30 pounds, rescues may require lifting up to 300lbs with assistance. Most activities are performed outdoors; including hot, humid and wet conditions. May be occasionally exposed to chemicals associated with normal beach maintenance. Exposure to a quiet noise level while in office and a moderately loud level while outside.

Starting Rate: $17.00 (hourly may vary depending on qualifications)

The Batavia Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer