Swimming Teaching Assistant

Overview

Swimming Teaching Assistant position with the City of Plano Parks and Recreation. Assists the Water Safety Instructor with teaching swimming and diving lessons and promoting water safety. The role supports lesson preparation, attendance, and safety monitoring in a aquatic facility setting.

• Flexible schedule
• 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
• Fun team environment

• Plano Parks and Recreation is looking for Swim Teaching Assistants. Primary responsibilities include assisting the Water Safety Instructor with teaching swimming and diving lessons and promoting pool 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.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being in the water and helping people learn how to swim. A positive, outgoing, and interactive person would be a good fit for this position.

Under close supervision, the Swimming Teaching Assistant is responsible for assisting the Water Safety Instructor with teaching swimming and diving lessons and promoting pool and water safety.

• Assist the Water Safety Instructor with teaching swimming and diving lessons and promoting safety.
• Participate in preparing for lessons; take class attendance.
• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping in the aquatic facility.
• Ensure the safety of class participants; notify appropriate staff member of safety concerns or issues.
• Respond to questions regarding swimming lessons.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge: Current swimming techniques; CPR; first aid.

Skill: Demonstrating and teaching swimming; working tactfully with the public; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Education: No formal education required.

Experience: Must be at least fourteen (14) years of age. Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above minimum qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the 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.

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access to Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Requires mobility to work in and around City pools and facilities; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; able to perform swimming and diving techniques; hearing and speech to communicate in person or by phone or radio. Work may involve frequent walking in operational areas and exposure to loud noises, hot temperatures, chemical hazards, and hazardous substances.

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