Swim Instructor

Who we are:

The City of Woodland Park-proudly known as "The City Above the Clouds"-is a welcoming mountain community located at 8,481feet and surrounded by the one-million-acre Pike National Forest. Woodland Park offers asmall-community setting with direct access to outdoorrecreation, including nearby trails, fishing areas, and year-roundactivities.

The City iscommitted to providing dependable public services, supporting responsiblegrowth, and maintaining the unique character that defines this mountaincommunity.

Our City of Woodland Park benefits:

• Free Aquatic Center pass for employees - full access to the community aquatic facility
• Bi-weekly pay

Paid Time Off:

• Colorado Sick Leave

Job Summary:

TheSwim Instructor is responsible for instructing participants of all ages andskill levels to improve their swimming ability and water skills in aconstructive, safe and enjoyable environment. Examples of duties includeorganizing lesson plans, teaching in-water swimming skills, maintaining writtenprogression reports and producing final report cards to discuss with parents ofparticipants as required.

Qualifications/Education Requirements:

1. WaterSafety Instructor Certification preferred or ability to obtain within sixmonths of hire. (Starfish preferred but will accept YMCA and Ellis andAssociates).

2. Lifeguardtraining preferred.

3. Musthave thorough knowledge of teaching proper swim skills/strokes

4. Abilityto communicate effectively with public and co-workers.

5. Knowledgeand enforcement of pool rules and facility rules is a must.

6. CPR/FirstAid required

7. Abilityto work as a team member.

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Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

This is a part-time position

The City of woodlandPark is an Equal Opportunity Employer