Swim Aide

Town of Concord, MA; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Swim Aides to support certified Water Safety Instructors. This role involves assisting in swim lessons, ensuring a safe environment, and engaging with participants to enhance their aquatic skills. Ideal candidates will be passionate about water safety and enjoy working with children and young adults. Join a team that values diversity and offers a supportive atmosphere for personal growth and development in the aquatics field.

Qualifications

• Assist certified Water Safety Instructors during swim lessons.
• Engage in active listening with participants to help achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for swim classes and maintain a safe pool environment.
• Attend mandatory monthly training sessions.

Skills

Lifesaving techniques

CPR

First Aid

Swimming ability

Effective communication

Education

Age 15+

WSI certification after required hours

Job description

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ConcordRecreation is seeking Swim Aides. The Swim Aide Program builds talent pipelines by investing in and transforming candidates to be a strongand confident Water Safety Instructor. Under the supervision of the Aquatics ProgramSupervisor, the Swim Aide is responsible for assisting certified Water SafetyInstructors during lessons with stroke development, water introduction, watersafety, and other duties designated by the Water Safety Instructor (WSI). Thisposition will work only under the supervision of a certified Water SafetyInstructor. Hours and schedule will vary with total hours ranging from2-18 hours/ week. Pay rate: $15.00 per hour.

Applications willcontinue to be accepted until the position is filled. The most highly qualified candidates will beinvited to one or more interviews and/or other assessments. All applicants will be notified of theirstanding the in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding theirindividual application.

Appointmentof the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placementconditions including CORI and SORI checks. Costs of these pre-placement requirements will be borne by the Town.

The Town ofConcord, MA is an EEO Employer. We valuediversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Department

Human Services- Recreation

Salary Grade

MISC2

Reports To

Aquatics Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Appointed By

Town Manager

Date

November 2023

General Summary

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Program Supervisor, the Swim Aide is responsible for assisting certified Water Safety Instructors during lessons with stroke development, water introduction, water safety, and other duties designated by the Water Safety Instructor (WSI). This position will work only under the supervision of a certified Water Safety Instructor.

Essential Job Functions

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

Assist aquatic instructors during swim classes.

Be prepared for class. Have all equipment available and ready prior to swim class. Assist in putting away all equipment after swim classes.

Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the Beede and the Town of Concord's standards at all times.

Ensure a clean and safe pool environment at all times.

Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand each individual's goals and interests and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.

Attend mandatory monthly in-service training.

May be required to work one on one with individual students during group classes.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Education, Experience & Special Requirements

Age 15+ (work permit needed)

No experience necessary

After completing required swim aide hours, complete WSI certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of aquatic facilities, procedures and equipment. Thorough working knowledge of and ability to perform lifesaving techniques, CPR and First Aid. Ability to swim.

Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the public, including children and young adults, in a courteous and tactful manner and to fairly and tactfully enforce facility rules and regulations.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the physical demands (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

Moderate physical effort is generally required which involves frequent lifting of between 30 and 60 pounds. Regularly required to walk, swim, stand, crouch, reach, crawl, climb, talk, sit, watch and hear for extended periods of time. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This job 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 requirements of the job change.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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