Swimming Instructor

City of Shoreview, Minnesota; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The City of Shoreview, Minnesota, is hiring Swimming Instructors for all shifts at the Shoreview Community Center. Weekday mornings and weekend mornings are prioritized, with training provided for all staff. Group lessons run 40 minutes and private lessons 30 minutes.

Instructors must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, attend training meetings, and maintain accurate hours. Summer and Fall/Winter/Spring hours vary by season; age requirement is 15+.

Qualifications

• No prior teaching experience required; training provided.
• Must be at least 15 years old.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for shift.
• Teach swim strokes and water safety rules to various age groups.
• Observe swimmers and pool area; respond to unsafe conditions.

Skills

Swim instruction

Water safety

Punctuality

Training attendance

Job description

* Hiring for all shifts listed; higher priority for weekday mornings*

Enjoy working with kids and teaching others? No previous teaching experience is needed. We train all staff on our swimming program teaching methods. We have weekend morning (generally 8:15am-12n) and weekday (4:45pm-8pm) shifts available. We are looking for instructors for all shifts; weeknight availability preferred.

Shoreview employs 20 - 25 Swimming Instructors, depending on the season, to teach swimming lessons to all ages at the Shoreview Community Center.

Group lessons are 40 minutes and private lessons are 30 minutes. In addition to scheduled lessons, staff must attend training meetings held throughout the year.

• Arrive on time for shift


• Teach swim strokes and water safety rules to various age groups


• Observe swimmers and pool area and respond to unsafe conditions


• Enforce all facility policies, rules and regulations


• Regularly participate in training sessions and meetings


• Maintain timesheet with accurate number of hours worked


• Find substitute to work shift if a planned absence is necessary


• Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Supv/Coord/Specialist, or Pool Coord

Swimming instructor experience preferred but not required. We will train.

Must be at least 15 years old.

Must be able to lift and move 50 pounds.

Summer Hours * (for lessons June 8 - August 25):

• Monday-Thursday: 8:15 am- Noon and 4-8 pm


• Saturday: 8:30 am - Noon


• Sunday: 8:30 am - Noon and 6-8 pm

Fall/Winter/Spring Hours *

• Monday-Thursday: 4:45 pm - 8:00 pm


• Monday and Wednesday: 9 am - Noon


• Saturday: 8:15 am - Noon


• Sunday: 8:15 am - Noon and 6 - 8 pm

* Class hours are subject to change.

Please Note: We operate a year-round, indoor pool. Applicants that are available to work beyond a single season are given a higher priority for interviews.

Swim instructor training is delivered through a combination of online and in-person training. Employees are compensated at a rate of $11.50 per hour for swim instructor training.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.


• While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity.


• Ability to work in water and go underwater to demonstrate the physical movements necessary to teach the curriculum.


• Work in a warm, humid indoor pool environment with water temperatures up to 86 degrees.


• Ability to be exposed to noise and chemicals.


• Slippery surfaces walking on the pool deck.

The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.