Aquatic Instructor

City & Borough of Juneau; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary pool pass

Job summary

City & Borough of Juneau is seeking a Recreation Worker III (Aquatic Instructor) to join the Dimond Park Aquatic Center team. The role involves teaching swimming lessons to a broad age range, from infants to seniors, within an organized class structure.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, CPR within 30 days, and an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience organizing and/or implementing recreation activities or an instructional certification.
• CPR within 30 days of employment.
• American Red Cross certification as "Water Safety Instructor" or other specialized certification in diving, scuba diving or kayaking as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming lessons to students aged from six months to senior citizens in an organized class structure.
• Communicate swimming and aquatic safety concepts clearly to students, verbally and with demonstrations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Water Safety Instructor certification (American Red Cross)

Job description

Juneau Pools is seeking a Recreation Worker III also known as Aquatic Instructor to join our energetic Dimond Park Aquatic Center team!

Under general supervision, this position will teach swimming lessons to students aging from six months to senior citizens.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for fun and energetic applicants with good communication and organizational skills who enjoy working with community members of all ages in an aquatic setting. Applicants must be able to understand swimming and aquatic safety concepts and be able to communicate them to students verbally as well as with physical demonstration.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Aquatic staff enjoy flexibility in staffing as well as a complimentary pool pass for the employee.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position's scheduled shifts will be on weekday evenings during the school year and on weekday mornings, typically from 8:00am-12:00pm, during the summer and occasional Saturday mornings.

The main duty of this position will be providing swimming instruction to the public in an organized class structure. Class sessions are typically 30 - 45 minutes long and held between two and four times a week, either in the mornings or evenings, depending on the time of year.

REQUIREMENTS

• Six (6) months of experience organizing and/or implementing recreation activities or an instructional certification.
• CPR within 30 days of employment.
• American Red Cross certification as "Water Safety Instructor" or other specialized certification in diving, scuba diving or kayaking as appropriate.
• At least 15 years of age at time of appointment.

As part of the selection process a background investigation, including criminal records check and character references, will be required.

OTHER

For Masters Swimming Coach: Prior competitive swimming experience is desirable.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Ellen Johnston

Phone Number: 907-586-0839 Ext. 4148

Email: [e-mail]

This recruitment is being used to collect applications for a Part-Time Limited Recreation Worker III for the Parks and Recreation Department.

In accordance with 2 PR 010, part-time limited positions may be non-competitive and are not subject to public announcement.