Swim Lesson Instructor - Part Time

Pay Rate:  $15.00 - $16.00 
Hours:  Monday through Thursday 4pm-7:45pm

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator responsible for creating a safe, fun and educational environment for all participants enrolled in the swim lesson program.   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Familiarity with all basic swimming strokes and water safety skills.


• Follow Starfish Aquatics Institute standards and guidelines for each level of lessons.


• Enthusiastic and energetic attitude about swimming and swim instruction. 


• Communicate with the parents the goals and objectives of the program; be available for any questions or concerns.


• Attend monthly in-service trainings to maintain and improve upon skills and techniques.


• Ability to instruct participants of all ages and levels of swimming ability.


• Ability to correct various stroke techniques of individual participants.


• Flexibility to substitute and teach any level of class if necessary.


• Performs the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules.


• Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Flexibility and communication skills.


• Responsive to parent and participant’s needs.


• Ability to work cooperatively in teams and with others.


• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.


• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Certified Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Instructor or able to obtain certification before teaching the first lesson.

Elk Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Summary of Benefits