Seasonal Swim Instructor

Thank you for considering employment with the City and Borough of Sitka. The following information is provided to give potential applicants awareness regarding the job.

If a range of pay is advertised, starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications aligned with job requirements.

Blatchley Pool is looking for outgoing Swim Instructors who enjoy teaching children of all ages and abilities new skills, helping them achieve goals and preparing them for future success. In this role you will teach children water acclimation and safety, water movement and stamina, and stroke development and mechanics.

• Demonstrate and teach swimming strokes, and explain water safety basics
• Design lessons that meet the needs of each student
• Evaluate student performance and adjust lessons
• Observe and enforce pool rules and regulations
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to students
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress
• Promote a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior
• Assist during an emergency if necessary
• Ensure that all swimming aids and equipment are in good working order
• Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students' swim skills
• Perform light cleaning duties such as organizing equipment and trash removal

• 18 or more years of age
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
• Demonstrated ability to assist children and others in the development of swimming skills.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
• Ability to teach skills to others.
• Ability to pass a swim competency test.
• Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

• Background check, successfully completed before hire
• Will be expected to work evenings and weekends

• Works in an indoor aquatic facility about 90% of the time
• Works in a general office environment about 10% of the time
• Will be exposed to wet surfaces, warm and humid conditions, noisy and crowded areas, and odors from pool chemicals

• Ability to stand and walk on a tiled deck surface throughout shift
• Bending, climbing, stooping, reaching and twisting to set up aquatic equipment
• Must be able to meet specific physical requirements for certifications and licenses required to perform the job

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate effectively
• Sufficient vision and powers of observation which permits the employee to perform assigned tasks, follow safety signage at a facility, and observe and act upon potential safety hazards
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to function in an aquatic facility and general office environment

Please reach out to the City and Borough of Sitka Human Resources Office at the below information if you have any questions or concerns.

This position is not eligible for benefits.