Water Safety Instructor

Position: Water Safety Instructor I (19 hours) - No Experience Required
SERVE

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

Job Details

What we offer:

Plano Parks and Recreation offers so much more than just a paycheck:

* 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

Job Details

Plano Parks and Recreation is looking for Water Safety Instructors. Below is a listing of the primary job responsibilities:

* Ensures the safety of class participants.

* Plans and instructs swimming lessons; records class attendance.

* Maintains class attendance and course records.

* Responds to questions regarding swim lessons.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with beginners of all ages from infant to adult. This position requires someone who is responsible and committed, as stability and consistency are needed to contribute to the success of each student. We are looking for teachers who are excited and motivated to help improve other's lives.

Summary of Duties:
Under basic supervision, the Water Safety Instructor I is responsible for planning and instructing swimming lessons in accordance with City and department policies.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the entry-level classification in the Water Safety Instructor series. The incumbent follows routine procedures and guidelines in the application of prescribed duties and works under close supervision with work frequently reviewed by a superior. This classification is distinguished from the Water Safety Instructor II in that the latter performs more complex technical duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

* Ensures the safety of class participants.

* Plans and instructs swimming lessons; records class attendance.

* Maintains class attendance and course records.

* Promotes public relations with facility users and outside organizations by presenting water safety seminars to requesting groups.

* Responds to questions regarding swim lessons.

* Completes general housekeeping duties in the aquatic facility.

* Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties:

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions:
The incumbent must effectively interpret and implement the Red Cross curriculum and guidelines to match those of the department, and be able to exercise good judgment to ensure a safe environment for participants.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:
American Red Cross Water Safety curriculum and CPR.

Skill in:
Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; demonstrating all swimming strokes; interacting tactfully and effectively with the public.

Education:

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Experience:

No previous experience required.

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 issued Water Safety Instructor certification. American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification.

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

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Must possess mobility to work in and around City pools and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to demonstrate swimming and safety…