Swim Instructor (Certified)

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of El Paso, Texas is seeking a part-time aquatic instructor to teach learn-to-swim and water exercise programs. The role requires ARC First Aid and CPR/AED certifications by hire, and CRC/WWSI or equivalent instructor certifications may be required by hire.

Duties include enforcing pool safety, leading classes, and assisting with pool maintenance as needed. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and have at least eight hours of aquatic instruction experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old by hire.
• Must have at least eight hours of instruction experience in an aquatic environment.
• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED certifications by the time of hire.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or National Water Aerobic Instructor or United States Swim Association Swim Coach Certification by the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach learn-to-swim and goal-specific water exercise programs.
• Lead water exercise programs in pool class settings and teach multiple classes per day.
• Enforce pool safety rules, prevent injuries, and monitor the swimming area.
• Rescue swimmers using lifesaving techniques and administer first aid.
• Perform maintenance tasks in the absence of the Pool Manager, including pool equipment checks.
• Attend workshops for swim instructors and maintain instructional progress reports.

Education

ARC First Aid & CPR/AED certifications

ARC Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR-AED for Professional Rescuer

Job description

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience

Must be at least 16 years of age by the time of hire. Must have at least eight (8) hours of instruction experience in an aquatic environment.

Licenses and Certifications

American Red Cross First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications by the time of hire. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or National Water Aerobic Instructor or United States Swim Association Swim Coach Certification by the time of hire.

*Some positions may require current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications for the Professional Rescuer (ARC).

Physical Requirements

Mobility within a swimming pool environment, to include leading and participating in water exercise classes, participating in rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning.

Under immediate supervision, teaches learn-to-swim, goal-specific water exercise programs, and other instructional swim programs. Enforce swimming pool safety rules and regulations, prevent injuries by minimizing hazardous situations and/or behaviors, and engage in general tasks associated with the operation of a swimming pool.

• Teach swimming practices to entry-level participants.
• Teach water safety practices and procedures
• Maintain instruction progress and other reports on participants.
• Attend workshops for swim instructors.
• Lead a variety of water exercise programs in a pool class setting.
• Teach multiple classes per day.
• Rescue swimmers using necessary lifesaving techniques and administer first aid.
• Other duties as assigned, including monitoring the swimming pool to enforce safety rules and regulations, cautioning swimmers about unsafe swimming practices. Cleaning pool and pool area. Perform minor adjustments and maintenance on the swimming pool's filtration and chlorination systems, and provide maintenance support (including chemical tests and maintenance order requests) in the absence of the Pool Manager.

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Please note: This is an unclassified part-time position.

Test information: Practical examination date to be announced.