Water Safety Instructor

2 months ago


Littleton, Colorado, United States Foothills Park & Recreation District Full time
Job Title: Water Safety Instructor

Under the general direction of the Aquatic Recreation Specialist, this position is responsible for overall swim instruction. The position will keep accurate attendance records, develop lesson plans, and distribute progress reports to all swimmers. The job may require shifts ranging from morning to evening hours and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer proper swim lessons by instructing classes as assigned.
  • Responsible for recording attendance and progress of each participant. Distribute lesson report cards and encourage participants to register for next session.
  • Inform parents if any difficulties arise and keep them informed of accomplishments of students.
  • Prepare for lessons by writing lesson plans in advance and ensure all equipment necessary for the lesson is available; responsible for putting all equipment away after lessons.
  • Be prepared, creative, and energized when teaching.
  • Provide a safe learning environment; keeps students in line of vision at all times/never turn back on class; enforce safety rules, policies, and regulations.
  • Should be in water part of class with every level and in at all times with beginning levels.
  • Encourage students and parents to practice in between lessons.
  • Recognize emergency and dangerous situations by reacting quickly and calmly. Completes Accident/Incident report.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, orientations, and emergency drills.
  • Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Correct or inform supervisor of any facility hazards; communicate issues/complaints to supervisor as needed.
  • Attend work on a regular, reliable, and punctual basis; subs for co-workers when available; is responsible for securing substitutes for shifts unable to work.
  • Assist in training and mentoring new swim lesson staff & WSI's.
  • Support the learn-to-swim program by leading and/or assisting lesson instructor workshops.
Requirements:
  • Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
  • Current Water Safety Instructor Certification required.
  • Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications required, or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • General knowledge of instructional swimming tools (i.e. kickboards).
Benefits:
  • FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena.
  • FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba, and aerobic classes).
  • Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range, and more).
  • Discounts on other recreation programs/classes.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).
  • Wellness Program- earn points for additional program discounts/free classes.
  • Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year).
  • Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan.


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