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Sacramento Area Council of Governments

Leisure Programs Instructor - Swim Lessons

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What they do

A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.

$31,062 / year median in Wyoming

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Under general supervision, the Swim Instructor is responsible for providing swim lessons to students of all levels and abilities based on the American Red Cross (ARC) Learn-to-Swim standards and program requirements. The Swim Instructor reports to the Recreation Programs Supervisor. This position supervises patrons in group activities, but does not exercise supervision over other staff members. Instruct patrons in the specialized recreational activity of swim lessons. Interact with patrons. Perform other related job duties as assigned. Ability to : Effectively teach. Follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public. Distinguish varying levels of cleanliness and take necessary measures to ensure a clean environment (i.e. mopping, sweeping, hosing down, shoveling, window cleaning, vacuuming, polishing tables, etc.). Possess physical conditioning required to perform duties as an instructor in the specialized recreational activity. All instructor positions require the ability to effectively lead citizens in a comprehensive workout in the appropriate category.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Age Requirement :
Must be 15 years of age or older.
License/Certification :
Current CPR certification. Current First Aid certification. Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.
Experience Required :
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide necessary instruction skills and expertise in area of instruction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, twist, and grasp; work with hands above shoulder height with up to 40 lbs.; work with arms extended at shoulder height with up to 20 lbs.; and lift or carry 50 lbs. or less and push and/or pull heavy weights (over 75 lb. weights) on a regular basis. Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a comprehensive law enforcement background investigation (including FBI fingerprint check), job-related physical exam, drug screening test and driver license check. The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.