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City Of Glenwood Springs Group Swim Instructor in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
POSITION SUMMARY: Conduct group swim lessons for participants of all ages and abilities in the Aquatics Center at the Glenwood Springs Community Center following American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program curriculum. POSITION REPORTS TO: Aquatics Supervisor DIRECT REPORTS ASSIGNED: 0 JOB LOCATION: Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Part-time HOURS: Up to 29 hours per week ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Prepare lesson plans for group swim lessons. 2. Gather, stage, and return necessary equipment. 3. Instruct up to 6 participants per swim lesson independently. 4. If provided, brief Swim Aide on lesson plan and actively involve Swim Aide in swim lesson. 5. Maintain a safe and inviting learning environment for participants. 6. Communicate with participants and parents/guardians of participants before and/or after swim lessons the information to be covered, any areas of excellence or needed improvement, and plans for the next swim lesson. 7. Complete and provide achievement cards to participants at end of session. 8. Distribute Program Feedback forms to participants or parents/guardians at end of session. 9. Provide Aquatics Coordinator total number of successful, unsuccessful, and not evaluated participants at end of session. 10. Positively interact with and provide exceptional customer service to the general public. OTHER DUTIES: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.?Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending upon the specified need?is mandatory. CORE COMPETENCIES: Demonstrate strong customer service skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a group atmosphere. Reliable and self-disciplined. Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Use good judgment, take initiative, and respond diplomatically and professionally to issues. Demonstrate the ability to perform front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS: Necessary: Must be at least 16 years of age or older. Must have current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification, State Certified Teaching License, USA Swimming or American Swimming Coaches Association coach certification, or have 2 years verifiable swim instruction experience. CPR/First Aid/AED certification but be obtained within 90 days of hire.