Specialized Aquatics Instructor- Private Lessons (PT)

The Town Of Parker

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Parker, AZ - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 27 - 34
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under general supervision this positionis responsible forthe safe and efficient provision of a variety of pooland land-based instructional lessons programs and trainings to both clients and staff members.


*This position performs dutiesdeemedto besafety sensitive. Employees holding this positionparticipateinpre-employment and random drug testing under Towns policies*

Examples of Essential Duties

Examples of Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job descriptiondoes not constitutean employmentagreementand the Town may change these duties at any time.


  • Providesone-on-one or small groupinstruction coaching and evaluation to clients and staff throughone or moreAquaticsDivisionPrograms:

  • Private Swimming Instruction

  • Adaptive Swimming Instruction

  • Masters Swimming & Fitness Coaching

  • Lifeguard & Safety Instruction

  • Auditor & In-Service Instruction


  • Upholds and enforces facility safety guidelines and follows all applicable policies and procedures including but not limited toStarguardElite Health & Safety Institute Starfish Aquatics Institute and US Masters Swimming instructor and participant guidelines.


  • Ensures course or lesson area is safe set up and clean prior to and following each session; begins classes/lessons on time and in an organized manner.


  • Ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are present and in proper working order prior to each course restocks the same following each course alerts staff designee of any broken or low stock items. Communicates equipment/supply needs to staff designee prior to each session.


  • Evaluates participants and provides immediate positive and corrective feedback.


  • Establishes andmaintainspositive working relationships with internal and external customers.


  • Reports incidents or accidents to supervisorimmediatelyand provides necessary first aid care.


  • Completes necessary reports andmaintainsrecords as outlined by specificprogram.


  • Utilizes effective written andverbalcommunication techniques to communicate with Town of Parker staff management and the public in a positive and professional manner. This includes use of technology to collect anddisseminatedata and other pertinent information.


  • Performs otherrelatedduties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education experiencecertificationand/or licensure. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.


Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.


Minimum Additional Qualifications Private Swimming Instruction


  • Must be a current Town of Parker Swimming Lesson Instructor.

  • Possession of or ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

  • Ability to swim at or above the teaching level is.


Minimum Additional Qualifications Adaptive Swimming Instruction


  • One (1) year of experience teaching swimming lessons.

  • Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities.

  • Possession of or ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

  • Ability to swim at or above the teaching level is.


Minimum Additional Qualifications Masters Swimming & Fitness Coaching


  • Must beat least twenty-one (21)years of age.

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Eight (8) years of competitive swimming in an organized program with two (2) years ofpreviousmasters coaching experience.

  • USMS Level 1 Masters Coach Certification ASCA Level 1 or equivalent or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

  • Possession of or ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days ofhire.


Minimum Additional Qualifications Lifeguard & Safety Instruction


  • Must beat least eighteen (18)years of age.

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Two (2) years of lifeguard and CPR instruction.

  • Possession of current American Red Cross Lifeguard CPR/AED Oxygen & First Aid certification or equivalent.

  • Possession of current American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/AED/FA Instructor (LGI) certification or equivalent.

  • The ability to crossover to American Health & Safety Institute andStarguardElite Instructor certification within thirty (30) days of hire.


Minimum Additional Qualifications Auditor & In-ServiceInstruction


  • Must be 21 years of age.

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Three (3) years of lifeguard and lifeguard management experience.

  • Possession of current certifications in Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) BLS First Aid Emergency Oxygen and Water Safety Instructor (WSI).

  • The ability to crossover toStarguardElite lifeguarding & instructor standards upon hire.


Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability.


  • Knowledge of relevant town state and federal laws regulations and policies.

  • Knowledge ofswimming and lifeguarding techniques and processes.

  • Knowledge ofmunicipal swimming facility rules and regulations.

  • Knowledge of recreation center equipment and facilities.

  • Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.

  • Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.

  • Skill in the provision of swimming lifeguarding and lifesaving teaching techniques.

  • Skill in verbal and written communication.

  • Ability toprovide feedback in a positive constructive manner.

  • Ability torecognize and respond to emergency situations in a pool or classroom setting.

  • Ability to handle incidents and confrontations in a recreation facility.

  • Ability to provide a positive customer service attitude towards all people.

  • Ability todemonstratevarious swimming and/or lifesaving (CPR/AED/First aid) techniques for students.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.


Tools & Equipment

Requires frequent use oflearn to swim and lifesaving equipment and general office equipment.


Physical Demands

Requires regularswimmingsitting standing walking talking handling feeling or operating objects stooping kneeling crouching or crawling. Requires occasionalreaching with hands and arms climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with heavy lifting up toone hundred(100) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus allowing a broad field of vision.


Environment

Work isfrequentlyperformed ina humid pool environment and or a climate-controlled classroom employees holding this positionwillbe exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity. The noise level isusually highand may range from moderate to extreme.The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment electrical equipment chemicals or radiant energy.


Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include; employee assistance program (EAP) one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Please contact with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

This position starts at $27.24/hr.!

Full pay range is: $27.24hr. - $34.51/hr.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Job SummaryUnder general supervision this positionis responsible forthe safe and efficient provision of a variety of pooland land-based instructional lessons programs and trainings to both clients and staff members.*This position performs dutiesdeemedto besafety sensitive. Employees holding this pos...
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