Instructor II - Swim Lessons

Overview

City of Westminster Aquatics offer bi-weekly, and daily, group swim lessons at our recreation centers and aquatic facilities throughout the city. The Instructor II position is responsible for teaching participants of all ages in social and skill-based programming. This position serves as the lead instructor for swim lesson classes. Swim instructor staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees in this position may be subject to random drug testing and/or heightened supervision per personnel policies and rules.

The availability of work hours for this position will be determined by one or all of these factors: season, program length, weather, and budget. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

The City s work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission:
The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services, and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department’s mission:
Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness, and literacy.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of effective swimming instruction
• Instruct swimming classes for students of various age groups and ability levels
• Demonstrate treading water, diving, front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and butterfly stroke in a proficient manner (minimum of 25 yards for all strokes other than butterfly which is 15 yards)
• Demonstrate knowledge of American Red Cross Water Safety Program
• Demonstrate knowledge of first aid procedures common in swimming pool operations
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations by making proper judgment as to the correct course of action
• Acquire and maintain nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certifications within six (6) months of hire
• Acquire and maintain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification within six (6) months of hire
• Work courteously with the public and support the City of Westminster guest service philosophy and SPIRIT values (Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork)
• Maintains records of swimmer progress and completes digital report cards on completion of the session

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

• Provides quality swim lesson instruction to individuals of various age groups and ability levels
• Demonstrate treading water, diving, front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and butterfly stroke in a proficient manner (minimum of 25 yards for all strokes other than butterfly which is 15 yards)
• Provides a safe and educational…