Swim Instructor

South Suburban Parks and Recreation; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 23,488 - 29,893; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE use of district fitness centers and swimming pools

Discounts on recreation classes and golf

Paid sick leave

Opportunities for training and promotion

Job summary

South Suburban Parks and Recreation is seeking part-time Swim Instructors for all pools. Responsibilities include teaching swim lessons, ensuring safety, and maintaining pool standards.

The role requires flexibility to work various shifts, as well as certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid. Employees enjoy free use of fitness centers, discounts on classes, and paid sick leave.

Qualifications

• Must be fifteen years of age at the time of application.
• Effective communication with the public and team members.
• Possession of current certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons that motivate and educate students of all ages.
• Maintain knowledge of swimming strokes and American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim levels.
• Instruct evening classes and Saturday mornings.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to swim to safety

Knowledge of swim strokes

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

Swim Instructor Part-Time Hiring for All Pools

Non-Certified Swim Instructor - $17.05 - $21.70 per hour

WSI Certified Swim Instructor - $17.55 - $21.70 per hour

FREE Training for qualified candidates! No experience necessary but a general knowledge of basic swim strokes is a plus.

We offer reimbursement of course fees (if WSI Certification is obtained through SSPRD, excluding the $40 certification fee) after completing 3 full sessions of instruction. Non-Certified Swim Instructors will be provided free initial training.

Must be able to instruct 2 evening classes a week and/or Saturday mornings. Additional hours are available once qualified and approved to teach private lessons at a starting rate of $17.00 per hour for Non-Certified Swim Instructors and $19.85 per hour for WSI Certified Swim Instructors.

The Swim Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons that motivate, educate, and encourage students of all ages and varying abilities while developing swim skills. The ideal candidate must maintain knowledge and understanding of all swimming strokes and skills, and of American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim levels. Shifts range from morning to evening hours and weekends.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Will have previous experience teaching swim lessons.
• Possess American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
• Knowledge and understanding of all swimming strokes and skills, and of American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels.
• Ability to swim to safety with a full-grown adult and remain calm in emergencies.
• Effective communication with the public and other team members.
• Can work independently.
• Can follow and enforce all pool standards and rules.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be fifteen (15) years of age at the time of application.
• Possession of current certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid.

The job description covers the main duties of this position. As a team member, additional responsibilities may be required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Employee Benefits & Perks at South Suburban

• FREE use of district fitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week)
• Paid sick leave
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within