Swim Instructor - Aquatics

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Job Description

Salary Range: $16.69 - $20.87 hourly

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible.

Job Summary

The Water Safety Instructor is responsible for safety, instructing, supervising and testing swim lesson participants. Must be available to work early mornings, days, evenings, and weekends.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Current certifications in:
• American Red Cross (or equivalent) CPR and First Aid.

Preferred

• Current certifications in:
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.
• One to Two (1-2) years of swim instructor experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate the various swimming strokes.
• Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content.
• Ability to demonstrate water safety skills and swimming strokes.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.

Essential Functions

• Instructs, tests, and evaluates participants in the swim lesson program.
• Adequately plans and prepares in advance of teaching.
• Evaluates and monitors students' progress.
• Maintains order and discipline in classes.
• Provides a safe and fun environment for all participants.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all forms of communication.
• Provides ongoing corrective feedback to participants.
• Enforces all facility rules and regulations.
• Attends required staff meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Work can be performed either in an indoor or outdoor setting.
• Work may be performed in varying weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to loud noise, fumes, and chemicals.
• Work involves walking, standing, swimming, stretching, bending, as well as lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

ADA Statement
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Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification.