Swim Lesson Instructor (PT)

JOB The primary job duty of a Swim Lesson Instructor is to teach swimming techniques and water safety skills to students of all ages and ability levels. This is a safety-sensitive position exercising a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence to properly execute duties efficiently. Individuals in this position are responsible for ensuring a safe, but fun swimming environment for all students in their program. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Maintains the safety of assigned participants at all times. Teaches Swim Classes efficiently, spending 100% of the session time in the water for any level 4 and under. Level 5 and up the instructor must spend majority of time in the water (demonstration, assisting students with technique) unless there is observation needed from the deck. Trains swimmers according to lesson plans built for each class level. Evaluates each student throughout sessions, providing a Report Card to display progress, and make recommendation for next lesson progression according to successful completion of Town of Parker standards. Provides exceptional customer service. Serves the community with courteous, tactful and respectful actions toward customers, and co-workers. Represents the Town of Parker in a positive manner while in uniform and on the clock.Manages time and arrives at scheduled time, organizes equipment to begin classes on time and in an appropriate fashion; obtains and sets equipment up prior to class start time, puts equipment away when finished. Immediately reports any incidents, accidents or maintenance problems to supervisor or the MOD (Manager on Duty) and uses the proper documentation to record an incident or accident. Assists where necessary in emergency response protocols. Maintains a safe and clean work area, performing routine cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned by supervisor or Manager on Duty promptly and efficiently. Responsible for each assigned or substitution shift. Will arrange substitutions for schedule a minimum of twenty-four hours in advance; will provide substitute with lesson plan and class/student progress information.Communicates effectively and within policy when requesting substitutes. Complies with all policies regulations of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, the Town of Parker and the Health Department. PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Attends meetings and training sessions as assigned by supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Prepares optional lesson plans to assist in overall organization of class instruction. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 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 jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.Full pay range is: $19.10/hr. - $24.20/hr.This position starts at $19.68/hr! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.