Certified Swim Instructor

The City of Indianola (pop. 15,833) is a growing community with a historic downtown, located approximately 15 minutes south of Des Moines. It is a safe community with Midwestern values, friendly people and excellent schools. Indianola, which is home to Simpson College, the world-renowned Des Moines Metro Opera and the National Balloon Museum and U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame, is known for its excellent access to outdoor activities, a nice trail system, five major parks and two golf courses. The community welcomes thousands of visitors annually who come to Indianola to enjoy major events such as the National Balloon Classic, the Warren County Fair and other events.

This position is responsible for a number of tasks, including, but not limited to:

• Instruct swimming lessons in the water in accordance with IWC guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; help them connect with each other and the IWC. Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• Maintain teaching equipment and conduct routine checks to ensure participant safety. Organize and put away needed class equipment. Report any damaged equipment.
• Train and supervise class aides as assigned.

Minimum requirements include:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to demonstrate all skills required to teach participants both in and out of the water.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor required.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED or equivalent - prior to starting if hired.

*See attached job description for full list of duties and qualifications.

Starting salary is $12.50/hour. This is a part-time non-benefitted position with a schedule that could require work during the workday, at night or on the weekends. This is a non-union classified position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer drug screening and background check.

The City of Indianola is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.