Swim Instructor

City of Kirkwood, Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking city department dedicated to fostering collaboration and inclusion. As a swim instructor at the Aquatic Center, you'll play a vital role in teaching swim lessons to individuals of all ages and abilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors in a vibrant community setting, where your contributions will help enhance the quality of life for residents. If you have a passion for swimming and enjoy working with people, this role is perfect for you. Enjoy a flexible schedule while making a positive impact in your community!

Qualifications

• Ability to swim and instruct swim lessons for all ages.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with participants and parents.

Responsibilities

• Instruct group and private swim lessons at the Aquatic Center.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool deck and storage areas.

Skills

Swimming

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Here at the City of Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Department, we intentionally foster collaboration, innovation, and inclusion in order to provide the highest quality services around. We work as a team and put people first; that's the secret to our success and why we are recognized as one of the best communities in St. Louis to both live and work.

What you will be doing:

Responsible for instruction of group and private swim lessons for all ages and abilities at the Aquatic Center. Maintains cleanliness of pool deck and equipment storage areas. Answers parent questions and provides information to participants about lesson requirements and programs.

Ideal Candidate::

• Must be able to swim.
• Must have basic knowledge of the four swimming strokes.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills a plus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily done in an outdoor pool setting. Primarily scheduled Monday through Thursday, 9:15 am to 12:00 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm; and Saturdays, 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Expected to work approximately 8-15 hours per week; varying work schedule. Positions will be begin working around mid-May.

PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.