Swim Instructor-Group/Private

POSITION TITLE: Swim Instructor-Group/Private (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8002
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: MULBERRY INDOOR POOL
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Hourly Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $16.50 - 20.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: This position has consistent openings, and we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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Summary: Group swim instructors provide group lesson instruction in swimming techniques, skills, and water safety to participants. This position also has the opportunity to additionally schedule and teach private swim lessons, but it is not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities and illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Educates the swimming public to the habits and attitudes of safe aquatic activities and encourages their cooperation and support with good public relations.

• Leads group swim instruction for kids of various ages and skill levels classes of up to 6 participants.

• Maintains a safe environment for all students.

• Accurately judges placement of students for swim instruction.

• Prepares and signed all aquatic certificates.

• Correctly utilizes and cares for all aquatic equipment and teaching aides.

• Maintains a level of physical fitness required fulfilling any rescue or emergency procedure for any circumstance.

• Attends and participates in all required City sponsored clinics, workshops, and meetings.

• Assists in the maintenance and care of the facility, including cleaning duties.

• Performs any other related or similar duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the supervision of employees.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Occasionally works independently without direct supervision.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, participants, and the public.

• Communicates effectively in both oral and written form with external and internal customers.

• Ability to show sensitivity in dealing with all age groups, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population.

• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate a variety of office equipment.

• Ability to understand and apply department procedures and policies.

• Ability to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.

• The Aquatics Department has a dynamic and changing schedule. Ability to work varying shifts is desirable, particularly weekends and holiday shift availability.

Education and Experience: Minimum age is 15.

Language Skills: Ability to read instructions and communicate with the aquatics supervisor and the general public. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, user groups, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve and implement practical solutions to problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Foresee and initiate proactive measures to ensure program quality, customer service, and safety.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: Current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/PR Certifications are required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Physical Demands:
• Bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, jumping, twisting, balancing kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing

• Physical activity is required in leading/demonstrating classes.

• Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds

• Hand-eye coordination for the operation of a computer keyboard.

• Ability to read written materials and observe programs.

• Speech and hearing capabilities to maintain communications with employees and citizens.

Swim Instructor Performance Steps

Step 1

• Performs as required by job description with direct supervision

• Serves as a Swim Instructor with punctual attendance for all scheduled shifts without incident

• Attends all scheduled swim instructor training unless excused

• Independently sets up and tears down class equipment in a timely manner

• Accurate record keeping, including progress cards

• Regularly and effectively communicates with participants and their parents

• Favorable review by the Aquatics Coordinator

Step 2

• Performs all of the duties outlined in Step 1

• Initiative and ability to do work beyond what is expected

• Favorable review by the Aquatics Coordinator

• Assists in training new staff and sets a good example

• Has taught at least 15 sessions of swim lessons

Step 3

• Performs all of the duties outlined in Steps 1 & 2

• Assist the Head Instructor in the scheduling of classes and instructor assignments

• Gains knowledge in maintenance of pool equipment

• Thorough knowledge of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program with the ability to demonstrate skills to others and ability to teach any level

• Has taught at least 30 total sessions of swim lessons

• Favorable review by the Aquatics Coordinator

All steps are based on budget availability and the current City of Fort Collins Policy

Based on previous employee experience steps can be skipped with the approval of Area Manager

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

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Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

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