Swim Instructor​/WSI

Join our award-winning Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts team as a part-time swim instructor.

We need your energy and positive attitude to provide high-quality customer service at the Kettering Recreation Complex. This position is responsible for instructing participants to swim according to the American Red Cross program guidelines.

• Ability to instruct all levels of American Red Cross swimming and Special Populations programs in a consistent manner.
• Provides a positive atmosphere for learning at all times.
• Promotes good public relations with students and families.
• Provides a safe pool environment for all class participants.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintains and submits all required paperwork for Kettering Recreation Complex classes.
• Responsible for being aware of and enforcing all City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts policies and guidelines.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.

• Candidates must be 15 years of age. Swim instructors must be water‑enthusiasts who love teaching participants of all ages and abilities to swim according to the American Red Cross program guidelines.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff members, volunteers and the general public.
• Current Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.