Recreation Instructor II (Swim Lessons)

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Application Deadline:

May 12, 2024

Hiring Range:

16.65 - 20.35

This is a part-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Seasonal Type 1

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Job Description Summary:

Teach various levels of swimming, evaluates and communicate swimmers progress with the parents. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, possess strong communication skills and be in good physical condition.

Available shifts are variable and flexible; weekday daytime availability is preferred but not required. Swim Instructors may work at any of the following locations: East Boulder Community Center, North Boulder Recreation Center, South Boulder Recreation Center, Scott Carpenter Pool, Spruce Pool.

Application review will begin after 5/1/2024.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Swim)

• Instructs children, youth and/or adults in learn-to-swim skills and techniques.

• Tests and evaluates class participants.

• Enforces rules, regulations, and policies; maintains safety, order and discipline of participants, and/or players, and/or customers.

• Performs customer relations role which may include interacting with parents, participants, business or program partners, and/or city staff to provide information and solve problems.

• Works as part of a team, attending training, orientation and/or staff meeting as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Swim)

• Interest, desire and ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Minimum Age: 16 years old.

• Tactful and effective communication skills.

• Clean and neat appearance.

• Have the swim abilities of the standard for the American Red Cross learn to swim program.

• Ability to organize information and follow established procedures.

• Ability to work well with children, youth and adults.

• Available and willing to work scheduled hours.

• Current water instructor certification and ongoing ability to pass all certification components.

• Effective interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills.

• Interest, desire and ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (Swim)

• American Red Cross WSI certification.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Recreation Program Coordinator, Water Safety Supervisor (Swim)

Supervision Exercised: None

Additional Job Description:

Last updated: October 2023

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