Specialized Aquatics Instructor- Private Swim Lessons; PT

Overview

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for safe and efficient provision of a variety of pool and land-based instructional lessons, programs and trainings to clients and staff members.

• Provides one‑on‑one or small‑group instruction, coaching and evaluation to clients and staff through Aquatics Division Programs.
• Private Swimming Instruction;
  Adaptive Swimming Instruction;
  Masters Swimming & Fitness Coach;
  Lifeguard & Safety Instruction;
  Auditor & In‑Service Instruction.
• Upholds and enforces facility safety guidelines and follows all applicable policies and procedures including Starguard Elite, Health & Safety Institute, Starfish Aquatics Institute and US Masters Swimming instructor and participant guidelines.
• Ensures course or lesson area is safe, set up and clean, prior to and following each session; begins classes/lessons on time and in an organized manner.
• Ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are present and in proper working order prior to each course, restocks the same following each course, alerts staff designee of any broken or low stock items. Communicates equipment/supply needs to staff designee prior to each session.
• Evaluates participants and provides immediate positive and corrective feedback.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Reports incidents or accidents to supervisor immediately and provides necessary first aid care.
• Completes necessary reports and maintains records as outlined by specific program.
• Utilizes effective written and verbal communication techniques to communicate with Town of Parker staff, management, and the public in a positive and professional manner. This includes use of technology to collect and disseminate data and other pertinent information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Current Town of Parker Swimming Lesson Instructor.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to swim at or above the teaching level is required.
• One (1) year of experience teaching swimming lessons.
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Eight (8) years of competitive swimming in an organized program with two (2) years of previous masters coaching experience.
• USMS Level 1 Masters Coach Certification, ASCA Level 1 or equivalent or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Two (2) years of lifeguard and CPR instruction.
• Possession of current American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED, Oxygen & First Aid certification equivalent.
• Possession of current American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/AED/FA Instructor (LGI) certification or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Three (3) years of lifeguard and lifeguard management experience.
• Possession of current certifications in Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), BLS, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI).

• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of swimming and lifeguarding techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of municipal swimming facility rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of recreation center equipment and facilities.
• Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
• Skill in the provision of swimming, lifeguarding and lifesaving teaching techniques.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to provide feedback in a positive, constructive manner.
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergency situations in a pool or classroom setting.
• Ability to handle incidents and confrontations in a recreation facility.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service attitude towards all people.
• Ability to demonstrate various swimming and or lifesaving (CPR/AED/First aid) techniques for students.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check.

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters…