Swim Instructor II

City of Ann Arbor; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a Swimming Instructor responsible for teaching swimming and water safety skills to children and adults. The instructor will supervise classes or provide private lessons, ensuring the adherence to safety standards and effective teaching methods. Candidates should possess at least one year of experience and be able to obtain necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• At least one year of swim instruction experience.
• Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming and water safety skills according to standards.
• Responsible for supervising structured class activities.

Skills

Instructional methods for swimming

Knowledge of water safety

Supervising class activities

Job description

Description

Starting Hourly Rate: $18.22

Instructs swimming and water safety skills for children and adults according to American Red Cross standards. Responsible for supervising structured class activities for small groups or individual private lessons. May act as a lead instructor at a specific pool, assisting with organization and student skill assessment for classes at that location.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of instructional methods for teaching swimming and water safety skills to groups and individuals
• At least one year of swim instruction experience
• Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment. The City offers free CPR/AED and First Aid classes to Parks employees. Certification must be from an organization approved by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Licensing Division. Please see the link for the list of approved organizations.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the administration and organization of instructional swim programs

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility are required to perform essential functions and supervise activities both indoors and outdoors, in heat and humidity. Work conditions include all temperature ranges at indoor and outdoor pools.

The physical ability to swim, walk, stand, see, hear, run, carry, stoop, bend, crawl, climb, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, and perform repetitive motions.

Ability to move and lift light objects up to 50 lbs., including office supplies, chairs, garbage cans, and bags of trash. Operating office equipment requiring repetitive hand/arm movements.

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