Part-Time Swim Lesson Instructor Pool

Overview

Swim Lesson Instructor (part-time)

Reports to:
Aquatics Director

Department:

Pay Grade
$13.00/hr

Funding Source:

Qualifications

Mission:
To build a tradition of excel lance, the PSJA Independent School District will foster a safe, caring and creative learning enviroment that inspires students to realize their full potential a they positively impact the world around them.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing a safe environment for all pool patrons and swimmers in the pool and deck area.

Qualifications/

Skills:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Mentally and physically fit
• Sixteen years of age or older
• American Red Cross Swim training (employer provided)
• Ability to become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard or water safety instructor (possibly provided by employer)

Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED in English

Experience
:
Lifeguard experience (preferred)
Previous experience working with children
Prior competitive swimming experience is desired but not required
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations
In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

• Positive Engagement - Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table
• Builds relationships - Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders
• Exhibits professionalism - Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth
• Models ethics - Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders
• Communicates effectively - Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision
• Student-centered Excellence - Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff
• Demonstrates expertise - Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence
• Establishes shared vision - Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality
• Implements plans - Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources
• Expects results - Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement
• Joint Empowerment - Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action
• Promotes collaboration - Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district
• Inspires Action - Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals
• Builds capacity - Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals
• Develops leaders - Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments
• Adaptive Innovation - Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers
• Scans Environment - Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district's future advancement
• Manages change - Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision
• Champions solutions - Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things
• Acknowledges outcomes - Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities, and Duties
In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Uphold and adhere to safety rules.
• Prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies,…