Swim Instructor – Seasonal

CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.

OBJECTIVE:
Under the general supervision of the Head Guard/Aquatics Supervisor and guidance from the Recreation Programmer, the Swim Lesson Instructor leads the instruction of various levels within the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program 2-4 days per week (day and/or evening).

RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:  Head Lifeguard/Aquatics Supervisor and/or Aquatics Supervisor; Recreation Programmer

 Works with seasonal employees on a regular basis and communicates with other division employees, professional staff, pool patrons, swimmers, parents, and the public.

 Swim lessons are in the mornings and/or evenings during the week outdoors at Rockport Pool. Morning lessons are Monday-Thursday and Evening Lessons are Tuesday and Thursday.  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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential duties are not necessarily listed in priority order.

1. Understand and teach proper swim instruction for levels Parent/Tot through Level 6 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum. 
2. Prepare Block and Lesson plans according to American Red Cross curriculum.  
3. Evaluate participant progress and determine whether participants have met the established requirements for each swim lesson level. 
4. Safely execute lesson plans using the appropriate pool equipment or materials for the level being taught.  
5. Scan and survey the pool for potential safety concerns. In addition, continuously evaluate the safety of your class and act as appropriate.  
6. Communicate with parents/guardians about their child’s progress and/or need to switch levels. 
7. Provides written documentation to participant’s parent or guardian regarding skills met or not met and/or swim lesson achievement met if applicable.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Takes and records daily class attendance. 
2. Provides polite customer service to all class participants.
3. Enforces aquatics facility policies, rules, and regulations.
4. Attends mandatory staff and facility trainings. 
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum education and experience required to perform essential duties of the position.
 
Education, Certifications and Experience: 
 

1. Must be 16 years of age or older. (15 years of age if an Assistant Instructor)
2. Prior experience teaching lessons and Lifeguard and WSI certification preferred. 
3. CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required or be willing to obtain.

Knowledge of:

1. The fundamentals of swimming skills, including the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.

Skill in: 

1.  Teach the fundamentals of swimming skills according to American Red Cross lesson plans.

Ability to: 
 

1. Follow city/department/division policies, work independently, and make sound decisions.
2. Communicate effectively, both in verbal and written form and to follow verbal and written instructions. 
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, department professionals, staff, customers, and the public.
4. Ability to work mornings and evenings per lesson plan schedule.
5. Maintain a positive behavior and professional demeanor at all times, address resident and customer concerns in a helpful, and courteous manner.
6. Work effectively as part of a team.
7. Interact with a diverse group of individuals.

EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND MACHINES:
Equipment used includes various teaching tools including, but not limited to pool noodles, kickboards, and other toys.
 
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

1.  Must have the physical ability to lead and instruct program lessons.
2. Work will take place in an outdoor environment and varying types of weather, including possibility of high heat and humidity, and cold air and chilly water. 
3. Working conditions involve occasional exposure to dirt, dust, and moisture.
4. Perform basic instruction to program activities, which may include, but not limited to: Semi-reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, turning, and lying on stomach and/or back.   
5. Must be able to sit or stand and move for long periods of time.
6. See and observe all sections of an assigned area of responsibility, with or without   reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, or is responsive to the needs of the City of Janesville.  
 
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
 
The City of Janesville, Wisconsin is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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