Part-time​/Seasonal Aquatics Specialist

Class Summary

This is a part‑time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits. Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Operations maintains and operates the county’s award‑winning park system and provides high quality parks and recreation facilities, innovative programs, and quality services to meet the broad‑based needs of Gwinnett’s diverse population, fostering a sense of community, creating a safe and secure environment, and enhancing Gwinnett’s quality of life.

This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre‑employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace.

• Basic swimming lesson teaching skills/duties.
• Skill in teaching classes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in swimming abilities.
• Ability to handle teaching activities while in the water.
• Be able to identify problems either visually or by auditory means in order to be alert to life‑saving needs.

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Candidates must have valid and current Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor certification by date of hire.

• Represent Gwinnett County in a positive manner.
• Be familiar with course materials and how to use them effectively.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage courses effectively.
• Create a positive environment encouraging participants to meet course objectives.
• Remain alert to cultural and ethnic stereotypes and be creative and flexible in presenting material in a culturally sensitive and effective manner.
• Be prepared to answer participants’ questions, or know where to find the answers.
• Adapt your teaching approaches to the experience, ability, and culture of the participants so they can achieve the course objectives.
• Provide for the health and safety of participants, including making sure that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe.
• Organize the class environment to ensure individual success.
• Cover all material required in a course.
• Be able to demonstrate the skills required of your students.
• Use appropriate, positive feedback to evaluate participants’ progress and correct problems.
• Supervise, monitor, and provide guidance to instructor aides assisting with the course.
• Ensure that participants have every opportunity to meet course requirements.
• Provide positive critiques and guidance to those unable to complete course requirements.
• Issue progress reports and certificates to participants.
• Submit completed course records to your facility’s supervisor along with timesheets.

This position does not have benefits.

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

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