Swim Instructor

Town of Herndon; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established local government is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to join its Parks and Recreation department. This role involves teaching swimming lessons at the town’s indoor aquatic facility, where you will develop lesson plans, provide individualized instruction, and ensure a safe environment for all participants. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for aquatics, hold current certifications in First Aid/CPR and Water Safety Instruction, and have experience teaching swim classes. This position offers flexible part-time hours and the chance to make a positive impact on the community's youth and adults through swimming education.

Benefits

Recreation benefits

Golf benefits

Qualifications

• Experience teaching swim classes to youth and adults in aquatic centers.
• Strong swimmer with a passion for water safety and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans for swimming instruction.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the aquatic environment.

Skills

Teaching swimming lessons

Communication skills

Water safety knowledge

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification

Water Safety Instructor certification

Job description

The Town of Herndon is partnering with Baker Tilly to conduct an executive recruitment for a new Town Manager. We invite qualified professionals to submit a cover letter and resume by visiting Baker Tilly.

• Salary/Pay Rate: $18 - $25 hourly/dependent on qualifications
• Posted Date: 08/14/2024

The Town of Herndon 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:

1. Lesson plans: Developing and implementing lesson plans
2. Instruction: Demonstrating proper swimming techniques and providing individualized instruction
3. Feedback: Encouraging students and providing feedback to help them improve their skills
4. Safety: Ensuring a safe and clean environment for students, enforcing pool rules, and responding to emergencies
5. Communication: Communicating with students, parents, and supervisors
6. 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.

Join our team and increase your full skills potential. Together as one team, we plan, build, learn, maintain, keep safe and influence our great town for current and future generations. We offer a work environment with excellent work-life balance, great benefits, community involvement, and the chance to work with smart, dedicated people.

To apply: Click “Apply Now” on the page of the job for which you're interested to complete the electronic application. You will have the option to upload your resume and cover page. For positions with closing dates, applications must be received in the Department of Human Resources by 5 pm of the closing date. Positions are open until filled if no closing date is listed.

The Town of Herndon is an EEO employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic predisposition/carrier status or disability. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The Town of Herndon is a proud Virginia Values Veterans V3 Certified employer.