Swim Instructor (on-call)

Oregon, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 21

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position

The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Swim Instructors for the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatic Center (LORAC). We are looking for self-motivated candidates to join our on-call part-time staff. The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing personality a positive attitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Swim Instructors will be responsible for teaching water safety and swimming skills as outlined by the LORAC Learn to Swim program to participants ranging from infants to adults.

HOURS: This is a year-round position up to 20 hours per week at the LORAC. Lessons are offered weekday mornings afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings.

For more information about the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center (LORAC) visit: Responsibilities

Teach water safety and swim skills in group lessons in accordance with the LORACs Learn to Swim program curriculum.
Interact professionally with customers staff and the general public.
Begin and end all classes on schedule.
Communicate any incident/injury reports to supervisor.
Provide quality instruction to participants in the LORACs Learn to Swim program.
Maintain a safe clean and welcoming learning environment for all participants.
Attend trainings personal and professional development opportunities and contribute to positive work culture.

Education and Experience Requirements

Current CPR/AED certification (if not currently certified please reach out for upcoming classes).
Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently (verbal and written).
Ability to teach in the water.
Experience teaching or leading groups of various ages.
Ability to pass a water/swim skills test.

Supplemental Information

Application Process:You may visit our web site at access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled.

The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills expertise and life experience including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status familial status gender identity and expression sexual orientation disability any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local law.

As part of our commitment The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to before the application deadline.

The PositionThe City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Swim Instructors for the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatic Center (LORAC). We are looking for self-motivated candidates to join our on-call part-time staff. The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing personality a positi...