Private Swim Lesson Instructor

City of Thornton; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thornton is seeking an enthusiastic lesson instructor to lead private lessons in the designated area. You will deliver engaging instruction under supervision, keep detailed records, and structure progression for participants at varying levels.

Qualifications include being at least 16, one year teaching in recreation or six months with Thornton, CPR and First Aid, and swim-instruction training for private swim lessons.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and have teaching experience in a recreation setting or six months with City of Thornton in the specified area.
• CPR and First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• IPAP training or swim instruction certification for private swim lessons.

Responsibilities

• Instruct private lessons in the specified area under general supervision.
• Keep accurate records of lessons and progress for participants.
• Prepare and plan lessons and provide a structured progression.
• Provide quality customer service to participants and parents.
• Ensure safety measures and respond to emergencies; maintain accident reports.
• Set up and tear down equipment and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lesson instruction

Customer service

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Communication

Education

CPR certificate

First Aid certificate

IPAP swim instruction training

Sixteen years old

Job description

Under general supervision, instructs individual lessons in a specified area.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Instructs various levels of lessons. Keeps accurate records of lessons being taught. Provides a structured format for the proper progression and development at the appropriate levels of the participant taking the private lesson.

Responsible for preparation and planning of private lessons.

Provides quality customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems.

Ensures all possible safety measures are observed. Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports.

Communicates, enforces, and complies with city and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures. Reports any issues or concerns to supervisor.

Responsible for the set-up and tear-down of any required equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Must be at least 16 years of age and have at least one year of teaching experience in the specified area within a recreation setting or a private club, or six months of experience as an instructor at the city of Thornton in the specified area.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and First Aid Certificate, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.

For private swim lessons: IPAP training is required to teach lessons for level 3 and under. A certification in swim instruction such as Red Cross, WSI or equivalent or ability to obtain within 30 days OR at least one year of swim lesson instruction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the city of Thornton and the department.
• Knowledge of skills needed for specified area of instruction
• Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid activities.
• Skill in developing a participant in the specified area of instruction.
• Skill in teaching lessons in the specified area of instruction for various levels.
• Ability to effectively lead and coordinate lessons.
• Ability to promote and provide quality lessons.
• Ability to demonstrate skills that are being taught.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Ability to conduct lessons in the specified area of instruction to various ages.
• Ability to provide a fun learning environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, or flexible schedules.

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, climb, crawl, repeatedly twist the upper body, talk, hear, see, demonstrate manual dexterity and perform light lifting. The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions.

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.