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Swim Lesson Instructor
Frederick, MD
Job Description
- Job Summary
- At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity in an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.
The Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for providing youth Red Cross swimming instruction in swimming techniques, skills, and water safety to participants while maintaining a balanced, safe and supervised program. Individual must be able to assess the needs and skill level of each program participant. Individual should be a team player with the commitment to be flexible and accommodating to the hours needed for instruction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Report directly to immediate supervisor, the Swim Instruction Coordinator.
- Maintain a professional, courteous, and compassionate relationship with all participants and parents.
- Complete all paperwork required by the Red Cross within the allotted time following each session.
- Ability to provide all levels of swimming instruction.
- Responsible for all equipment and supplies belonging to the City and keep storage area, etc. neat and secure.
- Maintain open communications with all staff, participants and parents of the program.
- Work cooperatively with all team members and parents involved in program.
- Assist the coordinator in completing and distributing evaluation forms for program participants.
- Ensure a safe environment for all participants and staff.
- Work all assigned hours as designated by supervisor.
- Perform any other job duties as directed by supervisor.
- Must have strong customer service skills
- Must be able to work well with others
- 16 years of age or older (work permit required for those under the age of 18)
- Previous experience as Water Safety Instructor and/or Water Safety Aide
- Knowledge of Red Cross Swimming Program
- Current certification in accredited swim instruction program
- CPR and First Aid
- Ability to read and interpret documents using the English Language
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and an ability to interact with children of varying ages.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Basic Mathematical skills
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to water. The employee is constantly required to remain in the water; to reach items at various depths within the pool, and to constantly position self to maintain access to swimming participants. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pound items. Must be able to observe participants' swimming skills and abilities and adjust instruction techniques. Employee must be able to work demanding hours in season.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to outside weather conditions, to include temperatures as high as 110 degrees.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Salary and Benefits
$16.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Required Experience
Open
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