Swim Instructor

Hopkins Public School District; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 30,761 - 50,406; Part time

Job summary

Hopkins Public School District is looking for a Swim Camp Instructor to help develop lesson plans and teach swim classes as part of the Community Education Programming. The position is part-time with flexible hours, lasting for 90 days.

Successful applicants need to have at least one year of experience with swimming programs and a driver's license. Responsibilities include preparing materials, managing safety, and engaging positively with parents and students.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience coordinating swimming programs or equivalent.
• Knowledge of district policies and safety regulations.
• Ability to assist in developing childcare curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach lesson plans and supervise swim classes.
• Prepare materials and manage attendance records.
• Engage with parents and ensure student safety.

Skills

Maintaining composure under pressure

Good judgment

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Experience coordinating swimming programs

Driver's license

Job description

SUMMARY

Helps in the development of lesson planning for swim camps as part of Hopkins Community Education Programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and provides materials for classes.
• Teaches lesson plans for classes.
• Provides direction to Assistants and Leaders.
• Checks students in & out of class and remains with students until all students are picked up.
• Completes attendance records, weekly schedules, accident reports, and all other reports as requested.
• Interacts with parents and community members in a professional, courteous, friendly, and helpful manner.
• Supervises children using positive discipline to maintain an informal, orderly, and safe environment.
• Follow district safety procedures and guidelines and ensure that safety precautions are taken in all activities.
• Enforces all policies, rules and regulations established by Hopkins Community Education.
• Maintains proper care and use of equipment and facilities.
• Sets up and cleans up activity areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• One (1) year of experience coordinating swimming programs.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Driver's license.

Required Knowledge

• District policies and procedures.
• Methods and techniques to assist students with swim and recreational programs.
• Safety rules and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.

Required Skills

• Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions.
• Exercising good judgment in all situations.
• Assisting in the development and evaluation of childcare curriculum.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District's established Core Values.

Hours & Compensation

90 days total - Part Time, Flexible Hours

Community Education Agreement

Range: $22.33 - $36.59, per hour; DOE.

Position specific Benefits information is available HERE

Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE