Adaptive Aquatic Inclusion Aide

Prince William County; Dale City (VA); On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking an Aquatic Inclusion Aide to support children with disabilities in water-based swim lessons. The role involves working 1:1 under Adapted Swim Instructors, with lessons conducted at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center and Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center.

Responsibilities include implementing class plans, ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and delivering courteous service to participants and families in a

Qualifications

• Requires 8th grade education or higher.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• 6 months of experience working with individuals with special needs; swim lesson experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program.
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.
• Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Experience with individuals with a lot

Swim lessons experience

Education

8th grade education

16 years or older

Job description

Introduction

The Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation's Adapted Programming is committed to providing a continuum of programs and activities for all. Programs are conducted at multiple locations across the county and are specifically designed for individuals with disabilities. We are looking for an Aquatic Inclusion Aide to work with individuals with special needs in the water. This position works closely with children with disabilities in swim lessons only. Swim lessons are held at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center and the Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center in our indoor swimming pool environment. Hours can vary and are dependent upon program enrollment. Aquatic Inclusion Aides will work 1:1 with a child with a disability in an established swim lesson class under the supervision of our Adapted Swim Instructors.

Minimum Requirements

• 8th grade education or higher
• 16 years or older
• 6 months of experience working with individuals with special needs. Experience with swim lessons is a plus.

Pay

$16.66

Note:

The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position.

NATURE OF WORK

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents perform routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner and intermediate specialty level classes. Example: beginner/intermediate ballet, tap, jazz, safety, CPR, first aid, mini camps, environmental education and parent/child classes. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval.

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program.
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.
• Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE

• Requires special training in specified activity
• Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity
• Customer service principles
• Basic exercise science principles and theories
• Recordkeeping principles
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Modern office technology
• Computers and related software applications

Skills

• Providing customer service
• Monitoring the use of equipment
• Maintaining basic operational records and reports
• Using a computer and related software applications
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Utilizing computers and relevant software applications
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS

Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

Minimum Education, Training And Experience Requirements

8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

Special Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old; May require Federal or State background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees