Aquatics Instructor

**Position Information**:
The Department of Parks and Recreation is currently hiring **Aquatics Instructors** and/or coaching staff for temporary seasonal employment at the Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center.

Arlington County Aquatics is seeking reliable, enthusiastic, positive individuals who can work with children of all ages. Our successful, well-established program offers parent and tot through preschool level classes based on the American Red Cross Program. Specialty programs include diving, water aerobics, adapted, and beginner, intermediate and advanced adult classes. Arlington Aquatics also offers a competitive swim team (Arlington Aquatic Club) which is an affiliated USA Swimming program for developmental, conditioning and competitive swimmers.

Specific duties include:

- Providing tailored Aquatics instruction to student's needs while evaluating student performance;
- Preparing lesson plans and curriculum for class instruction;
- Setting up equipment prior to class and securing equipment after class;
- Inspecting equipment and reporting unsafe equipment to supervisor;
- Recommending purchase of supplies and equipment; and
- Completing required class paperwork, such as attendance reports.

Currently our program is looking for people experienced in any of the following areas:

- Swimming instructors for all ages and skill levels;
- Diving instructors;
- Developmental and conditioning swim team coaches;
- Competitive swim team coaches; and/or
- Adapted Aquatics (participants with disabilities).

Applications are being accepted for the following positions:

This position is typically assigned to beginner-level classes, or classes where less technical expertise is required to effectively instruct class participants.

This position is typically assigned intermediate, or single-level classes. Concepts taught throughout the course are moderately complex.

- This position is typically assigned advanced-level classes. Concepts taught throughout the course are complex;
- May also be assigned to teach therapeutic recreation courses or sections specifically designed for participants with disabilities; and
- Requires knowledge and ability to serve as a substitute instructor for many other classes within the general area of expertise.

**Selection Criteria**:
**Minimums**:
**Aquatics Recreation Instructor I**:High school diploma/equivalent, plus 400 hours of technical experience in Aquatics.

**Aquatics Recreation Instructor II**:High school diploma/equivalent, plus 800 hours of technical experience in Aquatics, of which at least 50 hours must be as an instructor.

**Aquatics Recreation Instructor III**:High school diploma/equivalent, plus 1200 hours of technical experience in Aquatics, of which at least 50 hours must be as an instructor.

**Substitution**:Additional education may be substituted for experience requirement, with each year of post-high school education substituting for 400 hours of technical experience, but may not be substituted for the instructor hours' requirement.
- A competitive or recreational aquatics program;
- Aquatics instruction through coaching or teaching; and/or
- Working with children of all ages.

**Special Requirements**:
A pre-employment background check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

**Additional Information**:
**Work Hours**: Hours are dependent on needs of the team but include daytime weekday and a large focus on weekend and afternoon/evening hour shifts.

The official title of these positions are Recreation Instructor I/II/III.

The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.

These are temporary occasional positions. Employees are eligible for sick leave.

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The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.