Assistant Aquatic Instructor

City & Borough of Juneau; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary pool pass

Job summary

Juneau Pools, part of the City & Borough of Juneau, is seeking a part-time Recreation Worker II (Assistant Aquatic Instructor) to support swim lessons at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center. You will help with class management and keep eyes on all students during lessons.

Shifts are weekday evenings during the school year and weekday mornings in summer, with occasional Saturday mornings. CPR/First Aid within 30 days of employment is required, and certification within 3 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with children and guardians.
• Ability to follow directions from aquatic instructors.
• Willingness to learn new teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist aquatic instructors with class management during swim lessons.
• Help gather and organize equipment for lessons.
• Ensure students are supervised and safe during sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Children interaction

Safety awareness

Job description

Juneau Pools is seeking a Recreation Worker II also known as Assistant 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 children in an aquatic setting. Applicants must be attentive and able to follow the directions of the aquatic instructor whom they are assisting.

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 assisting aquatic instructors during swim lessons by helping with class management and always keeping eyes on all students in the swim lesson. 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.
• Secondary duties will include gathering equipment from the supply closet for swim lessons, helping children connect with their responsible adult when use of the bathroom is necessary during lessons, and attending periodic training sessions to improve and learn new teaching strategies.

Licensure:

• CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment.

Other:

• Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160 (9) Appointments to this position are offered conditionally, pending the results of a criminal records report (Non-FBI). Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

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 II 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.