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Swim Instructor Pay Range:

$18.00 - $26.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, position is responsible for the safety and well-being of the swim lesson participants. Performs swim lesson instructor duties as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors swimmers for safety associated with Swim Lesson Instructor duties. Completes swim lesson reports and records assigned by the Aquatics Manager/Assistant Manager. Follows safety directives established by the City, County, State, Federal and Aquatics Manager. Displays the knowledge and has the ability to perform the Emergency Action Plan. Skilled in verbal communication with both children and adults. Available to work 7 to 10 hours every week during scheduled swim lessons. Develop & implement lesson plans effectively. Maintain positive relationships with students, parents & community patrons. Model the four major strokes and other swimming techniques in & out of the water. Be fully trained in the Bonner Springs Aquatic Park swim lesson program. Performs duties of the Swim Lesson Instructor as required or scheduled.

OTHER DUTIES

Obey and comply with all City ordinances and policies. Provide first aid and emergency CPR if needed. Work collaboratively with other staff members and management. Work additional hours & attend meetings as requested by management. Maintain swim lesson equipment and supplies in proper working order, in an orderly, clean manner. Report to swim lessons properly dressed and ready to assume responsibilities a minimum of 15 minutes early. Maintain accurate daily attendance records for your classes and yourself. Fill out progress reports completely and prior to the last day of class. Possess mobility to handle up to 6 children in the water at one time. Performs other duties deemed necessary and assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and

ABILITIES

Interact with the public in a professional manner and communicate clearly and concisely with others, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow safe operational policies and procedures, enforce department policies and procedures, and interpret written instructions and manuals Establish successful working relationships with co-workers, volunteers and the public, and use good professional judgment, honesty, and integrity in decision making. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques. Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department. CPR and emergency medical procedures. Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

Must be at least 17 years of age

Preferred:

High School Diploma

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard and First Aid, and CPR required. Must be a currently certified lifeguard, or must obtain a lifeguard certification prior to employment. AED certification or the ability to obtain in two (2) months of hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Majority of work is in a busy aquatic setting, exposed to wet/humid conditions, with moderate to loud noise and frequent interruptions. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Exposed to acceptable levels of chlorine, acid, sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride. Occasionally exposed to paint and cleaning chemicals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work regularly requires sitting, speaking, hearing, and using hands to handle or feel; requires standing, swimming, walking, and reaching with hands and arms, and the ability to bend, balance, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, and grasp objects; and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Work requires near and far vision acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Physically able to complete a 300-yard swim and perform all appropriate lifeguard skills.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to EVRPD's pre-employment screening requirements including, but not limited to: Criminal, National Sex Offender, and Motor Vehicle background checks