Springboard Diving Specialty Instructor

Overview

Benefit type: Non Benefited

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please note the description above.

Diving is one of the most exciting ways of unleashing the zestful energy within us. Are you able to swim well and have confidence while ‘Falling with style‘? We are looking for a confident springboard instructor to join our team!

The Springboard Diving Specialty Instructor position will teach children the basics of spring board diving both on the low board and high board in the following areas: approach, hurdle, take-off, front jumps and dives, while also having a strong eye to safety. This instructor is responsible for organizing lesson plans in a progressive and safe manner.

• Plan and instruct basic diving and water safety programs in accordance with JSFC.
• Provide for the progress, safety, comfort and enjoyment of class participants.
• Evaluate participants and complete progress reports and cards.
• Communicate with lesson participants and parents concerning specific lesson and related program information.
• Participate in regular swim instructor in-service training.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Wednesdays 2-4pm & Fridays 4-6:30pm

What you'll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Recreational activity for which providing instruction and/or supervision;
• Theory, principle and practices for specialized area; and
• Strong knowledge of diving techniques, including skills in the following areas: approach, hurdle, take-off, front jumps and dives.

Skill and Ability to:

• Strong personal swimming skills
• Plan, organize and lead classes toward determined goals
• Communicate effectively with and to motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children
• Physically perform the duties associated with this position
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and the general public.

What we’re looking for:

Education, Experience and Training:

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of Aquatic Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised: Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this position; however provides some leadership and direction to assistants and volunteers.

• Depending upon job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule generally requires weekday hours with occasional weekends and holidays.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to store, set-up, and clean-up equipment and supplies.
• Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position. To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application.

Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation.

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