Swim Instructor

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We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.

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Helps in the development of lesson planning for swim camps as part of Hopkins Community Education Programming.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Prepares and provides materials for classes.
• Provides direction to Assistants and Leaders.
• Checks students in & out of class and remains with students until all students are picked up.
• Completes attendance records, weekly schedules, accident reports, and all other reports as requested.
• Interacts with parents and community members in a professional, courteous, friendly, and helpful manner.
• Supervises children using positive discipline to maintain an informal, orderly, and safe environment.
• Follow district safety procedures and guidelines and ensure that safety precautions are taken in all activities.
• Enforces all policies, rules and regulations established by Hopkins Community Education.
• Maintains proper care and use of equipment and facilities.
• Sets up and cleans up activity areas.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• One (1) year of experience coordinating swimming programs.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Driver's license.

Required Knowledge:

• District policies and procedures.
• Methods and techniques to assist students with swim and recreational programs.
• Safety rules and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.

Required Skills:

• Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions.
• Exercising good judgment in all situations.
• Assisting in the development and evaluation of childcare curriculum.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District's established Core Values.

90 days total - Part Time, Flexible Hours

Community Education Agreement

Range: $22.33 - $36.59, per hour; DOE.

Position specific Benefits information is available HERE

Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE