Swimming Teaching Assistant

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• Competitive pay
• No experience necessary
• Required training – FREE
• Required certifications – FREE
• Required work attire – FREE
• Highly respected employer
• Great resume builder
• Great first job
• An opportunity to make a difference
• Opportunity to meet new friends
• Flexible schedule
• Fun team environment

Job Title:

Swimming Teaching Assistant (19 hours)

Location:

Plano Aquatic Center

Employment Type:

Part-Time (Regular)

Hourly Salary: $11.00

• Must be at least fourteen (14) years of age.
• Knowledge of current swimming techniques; CPR; first aid.
• Skill in demonstrating and teaching swimming; working tactfully with the public; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Education:
  
  No formal education required.
• Experience:
  
  Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety; completion of Plano’s Learn-to-Swim Assistant course preferred.
• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

• Assists the Water Safety Instructor with teaching swimming and diving lessons and promoting safety.
• Participates in preparing for lessons; takes class attendance.
• Ensures the safety of class participants; notifies appropriate staff member of safety concerns or issues.
• Responds to questions regarding swimming lessons.
• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping in the aquatic facility.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must possess mobility to work in and around City pools and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work and perform swimming and diving techniques.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Expose to loud noise levels, hot temperatures, chemical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

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