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](https://www.elkgroveparks.org/benefits-summary/)