Swim Instructor Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Swim Instructor 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 124 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for teaching children to swim under the Coventry Parks and Recreation Swim Lesson Program Guidelines.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Accountable for the supervision of all participants.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

 Instruct swim lessons following progressive teaching methods, teaching all lessons from the water using demonstration  Maintain high level of safety during swim lessons  Set up and clean up all swim lesson equipment  Supervise participants at all times while in the and out of the water  Develop and maintain positive relations with all staff, parents, and participants.  Responsive to health, safety, and well being of participants.  Reports any and all suspected child abuse to the Director.  Conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times.  Other duties as assigned by the Parks and Recreation Director

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILLS

Ability to supervise the work of subordinate personnel: ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public: ability to anticipate and recognize dangerous and potentially dangerous situations at recreation facilities: ability to recognize emergencies and to take necessary preventative action. Knowledge of swim lesson curriculum and progression; Ability to work well with children.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

: Required to have current American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification and Epi-Pen . Water Safety Instructor certification preferred. Prior teaching experience preferred. Must be 18 years old or older.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

: 1. Sufficient stamina and strength to be exposed to the discomforts of working out of doors in the summer. Must be able to work in the water. 2. Ability to push/pull/lift objects weighing less than 50 pounds. Must be mobile and able to sit for long periods of time on the ground. Able to perform gross body coordination. 3. Able to see objects far away as in driving and closely as in reading a report. Able to hear normal sounds with some background noise and to communicate through human speech. Able to concentrate on fine details with some interruption; needs to attend to task/function for more than 60 minutes at a time. 4. Able to understand and relate to specific ideas, generally several at a time, and to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts. Able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over extended periods of time. 5. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 6. A physical and medical exam may be required.

Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary Pay:

$19.00•$21.00 per hour

Schedule:

After school Day shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Are you available Monday•Friday 3•6pm? Ability to

Commute:

Coventry, CT 06238 (Required)

Work Location:

In person