EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
- Must be at least 15 years of age
- Certified in Starfish swim instructor course or be willing to take course
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of swimming skills necessary
- Knowledge of organizing and conducting swimming lessons
- Must be able to work with the public and other staff in a professional manner
- A strong knowledge of customer service philosophies and practices
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and use lesson plans for all classes
- Effectively instruct aquatic class participants for the skill levels assigned
- Be able to teach classes from inside the pool waters and use assigned pool space effectively and efficiently
- Supervise the instructional aide assigned to you
- Keep accurate records including but not exclusive to: attendance, progress of participants, class activities and course record sheets
- Begin and end classes on time
- Complete and distribute report cards that are thorough and written neatly with no spelling errors
- Organize and keep in contact with private lesson guardians, always having a record of their receipt number and call made for scheduling
- Provide excellent customer service following Bolingbrook Park District guidelines at all times
- Establish and maintain a positive rapport by using tact and discretion with participants, parents and staff
- Respond to and report all unsafe conditions to the Deck Coordinator or the Assistant Aquatic Manager
- Maintain a professional and well-groomed appearance while on duty in accordance with the park district branding policy
- Perform other duties deemed necessary by the Deck Coordinator or Assistant Aquatic Manager
- Abide by the Bolingbrook Park District dress code for your area
- Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program
- Work as a Team Player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Talking/Hearing: to communicate with staff and public
Seeing: to observe pool operations; to obtain information from written material
Standing: while observing lessons
Walking: while teaching lessons
Swimming: to be in the pool during lessons
Treading: to stay afloat while teaching lessons
Diving: to demonstrate for lessons
Reaching: to retrieve files and manuals
Pulling: to install lane lines
Pushing: to move deck furniture
Stooping: to retrieve files at lower levels; to put supplies away
Crouching: to get into pull; to retrieve files at lower levels; to put supplies away
Lifting: to aid swimmers, to put supplies away
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Must have the ability to assess emergency situations and react quickly and calmly. Must have the ability to relate to others in a professional manner. Must exhibit good safety awareness and judgment. Must have ability to read, write and organize materials.
FLSA
This is a part time-seasonal, non-exempt position
HOURS
The Aquatic Park is open 7 days a week. Classes run in the morning, late afternoon and weekends. Hours for each instructor will be set by the Assistant Aquatic Manager.
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