Part-time and Seasonal Aquatics Specialist

Responsibilities

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Operations maintains and operates the county's award-winning park system and provides high quality parks and recreation facilities, innovative programs, and quality services to meet the broad-based needs of Gwinnett's diverse population, fostering a sense of community, creating a safe and secure environment, and enhancing Gwinnett's quality of life.

• Basic swimming lesson teaching skills/duties
• Skill in teaching classes
• Demonstrate proficiency in swimming abilities
• Ability to handle teaching activities while in the water
• Be able to identify problems either visually or by auditory means in order to be alert to life saving needs
• Represent Gwinnett County in a positive manner
• Be familiar with course materials and how to use them effectively
• Plan, coordinate, and manage courses effectively
• Create a positive environment encouraging participants to meet course objectives
• Remain alert to cultural and ethnic stereotypes and be creative and flexible in presenting material in a culturally sensitive and effective manner
• Be prepared to answer participants' questions or know where to find the answers
• Adapt your teaching approaches to the experience, ability, and culture of the participants so they can achieve the course objectives
• Provide for the health and safety of participants, including making sure that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe
• Organize the class environment to ensure individual success
• Cover all material required in a course
• Be able to demonstrate the skills required of your students
• Use appropriate, positive feedback to evaluate participants' progress and correct problems
• Supervise, monitor, and provide guidance to instructor aides assisting with the course
• Ensure that participants have every opportunity to meet course requirements
• Provide positive critiques and guidance to those unable to complete course requirements
• Issue progress reports and certificates to participants

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Operations maintains and operates the county's award-winning park system and provides high quality parks and recreation facilities, innovative programs, and quality services to meet the broad-based needs of Gwinnett's diverse population, fostering a sense of community, creating a safe and secure environment, and enhancing Gwinnett's quality of life.

• Basic swimming lesson teaching skills/duties
• Skill in teaching classes
• Demonstrate proficiency in swimming abilities
• Ability to handle teaching activities while in the water
• Be able to identify problems either visually or by auditory means in order to be alert to life saving needs
• Represent Gwinnett County in a positive manner
• Be familiar with course materials and how to use them effectively
• Plan, coordinate, and manage courses effectively
• Create a positive environment encouraging participants to meet course objectives
• Remain alert to cultural and ethnic stereotypes and be creative and flexible in presenting material in a culturally sensitive and effective manner
• Be prepared to answer participants' questions or know where to find the answers
• Adapt your teaching approaches to the experience, ability, and culture of the participants so they can achieve the course objectives
• Provide for the health and safety of participants, including making sure that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe
• Organize the class environment to ensure individual success
• Cover all material required in a course
• Be able to demonstrate the skills required of your students
• Use appropriate, positive feedback to evaluate participants' progress and correct problems
• Supervise, monitor, and provide guidance to instructor aides assisting with the course
• Ensure that participants have every opportunity to meet course requirements
• Provide positive critiques and guidance to those unable to complete course requirements
• Issue progress reports and certificates to participants

• Basic swimming lesson teaching skills/duties
• Skill in teaching classes
• Demonstrate proficiency in swimming abilities
• Ability to handle teaching activities while in the water
• Be able to identify problems either visually or by auditory means in order to be alert to life saving needs
• Represent Gwinnett County in a positive manner
• Be familiar with course materials and how to use them effectively
• Plan, coordinate, and manage courses effectively
• Create a positive environment encouraging…