SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Town of Herndon; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time flexibility

Job summary

The Town of Herndon is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to teach learn-to-swim classes at the indoor aquatic facility within the Parks and Recreation department. The role focuses on safety, progressive instruction, and positive student engagement at the Town's community center.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, hands-on teaching, progress feedback, and maintaining records while ensuring a safe environment. Evening and weekend availability is preferred to serve the community.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching learn-to-swim classes to youth and adults in indoor aquatic centers or outdoor facilities.
• Strong swimmer with passion for water safety and teaching others to love aquatics.
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR and Water Safety Instructor certifications are required/current.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans.
• Demonstrate proper swimming techniques and provide individualized instruction.
• Encourage students and provide feedback to help them improve.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment, enforce pool rules, and respond to emergencies.
• Communicate with students, parents, and supervisors.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and report accidents and incidents to management.

Skills

Learn-to-swim instruction

Water safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

First Aid/CPR certified

Education

Red Cross First Aid/CPR & Water Safety Instructor certification

Job description

The Town of Herndon boasts a unique balance of strong sense of community and being a next generation small town and each employee is pivotal in providing exceptional services to our citizens. The Town has an immediate need for a Swim Instructor in the Parks and Recreation department. As a Swim Instructor, you will teach swimming lessons at the town’s indoor aquatic facility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lesson plans: Developing and implementing lesson plans
• Instruction: Demonstrating proper swimming techniques and providing individualized instruction
• Feedback: Encouraging students and providing feedback to help them improve their skills
• Safety: Ensuring a safe and clean environment for students, enforcing pool rules, and responding to emergencies
• Communication: Communicating with students, parents, and supervisors
• Record keeping: Maintaining accurate records of student attendance and progress, and reporting accidents and incidents to management

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching learn-to-swim classes to youth and adults in indoor aquatic center or outdoor facility
• Strong swimmer and passionate about water safety and teaching others love of aquatics.
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR and Water Safety Instructor current certifications
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish highly desirable.

Work Location:

• 814 Ferndale Ave (Herndon Community Center)
• Due to the nature of a government providing services to the public all duties of this position are required to be fulfilled at the designated worksite in the town. No remote work is available.

Hours:

• Monday-Thursdays 5pm-7:30pm; Saturdays 9am-12pm

Benefits:

• All Part Time Flexible employees of the Town of Herndon enjoy recreation and golf benefits

ADA Statement:

• All people in this position must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role.

Location : AQUATICS PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS