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Swim Instructor

Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Springfield, USA
Entry
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago

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Skills

  • Swimming skills and techniques; teaching and demonstrating swimming skills.
  • Abilities: Communicate directions/instructions both verbally and by demonstration; work effectively with people of all ages; create a positive learning environment; act calmly and effectively in emergency situations; interpret and implement swim center policies; monitor the safety of students and other patrons using the swim center facility.
  • Physical Demands of the Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand for the entire work period; most of which is spent in the pool. The role involves frequent physical activities such as bending, twisting, crouching, kneeling, and pushing or pulling the tot dock. The position requires mobility, including the ability to lift and tow swim lesson participants of varying body weights between 20-100 pounds on a regular basis. Additionally, the employee frequently lifts swim lesson participants (ages 3-8, 20-80 pounds) from the pool deck into the water. The position also requires regularly moving materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, such as toy chests and tot docks, which may be significantly heavier when wet. Continuous use of arms, wrists, and hands, including manual dexterity and coordination, is necessary throughout the work period. Individuals with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodations. Accommodations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the specific job requirements, the nature of the disability, and the hiring department's ability to provide suitable adjustments.
  • Necessary Experience and Training: Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.
  • Preferred Experience and Training: Spanish speaking is preferred; a bilingual rate adjustment is contingent upon passing a proficiency test.
  • Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification is required; Successful completion of the Willamalane Park and Recreation Districts internal swim instructor training is required. Reciprocity available for current ARC Water Safety Instructors. Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.
  • Personal Protective Equipment: Access to nitrile gloves for the administration of first aid.
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • Hours & Shifts:
  • Shifts include Monday and Wednesday 3:45 - 7:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday 4:15 - 7:30pm; Saturday 8:45 am - 12:30 pm
  • Seasonal Summer Swim Lesson shifts include Monday - Thursday 9:15am - 12pm.
  • Various morning shifts, depending on season
  • Work Schedule, Coverage & Attendance Expectations:
  • Shift variability & availability: work schedules vary based on department operational needs. Employees should be available to work at least one consistent session per term
  • Term-based scheduling: Schedules are typically established prior to each school term (Fall, Winter Break, Winter, Spring Break, Spring, and Summer). Management reserves the right to modify schedules.
  • Team Collaboration & Coverage: Staff must maintain active, open communication with peers, proactively identify scheduling needs, and collaborate to ensure complete shift coverage. Employees are expected to assist teammates by filling in for open shifts resulting from illness, injury, emergency, or coverage requests.
  • Time-Off Requests: Time-off requests will generally be approved if the employee has secured qualified replacement coverage for all affected shifts prior to submission, or in cases of sudden personal illness, injury, or emergency.
  • Drug Free Workplace
  • Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.
  • Oregon Pay Equity
  • Willamalane Park and Recreation District determines starting pay based on the applicant's relevant education, experience and training within the wage and salary range for the position. This process is consistent with Oregon pay equity laws.

Qualifications

  • Swimming skills and techniques; teaching and demonstrating swimming skills.
  • Abilities: Communicate directions/instructions both verbally and by demonstration; work effectively with people of all ages; create a positive learning environment; act calmly and effectively in emergency situations; interpret and implement swim center policies; monitor the safety of students and other patrons using the swim center facility.
  • Physical Demands of the Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand for the entire work period; most of which is spent in the pool. The role involves frequent physical activities such as bending, twisting, crouching, kneeling, and pushing or pulling the tot dock. The position requires mobility, including the ability to lift and tow swim lesson participants of varying body weights between 20-100 pounds on a regular basis. Additionally, the employee frequently lifts swim lesson participants (ages 3-8, 20-80 pounds) from the pool deck into the water. The position also requires regularly moving materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, such as toy chests and tot docks, which may be significantly heavier when wet. Continuous use of arms, wrists, and hands, including manual dexterity and coordination, is necessary throughout the work period. Individuals with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodations. Accommodations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the specific job requirements, the nature of the disability, and the hiring department's ability to provide suitable adjustments.
  • Necessary Experience and Training: Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.
  • Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification is required; Successful completion of the Willamalane Park and Recreation Districts internal swim instructor training is required. Reciprocity available for current ARC Water Safety Instructors. Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.
  • Personal Protective Equipment: Access to nitrile gloves for the administration of first aid.
  • Shifts include Monday and Wednesday 3:45 - 7:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday 4:15 - 7:30pm; Saturday 8:45 am - 12:30 pm
  • Seasonal Summer Swim Lesson shifts include Monday - Thursday 9:15am - 12pm.
  • Various morning shifts, depending on season
  • Shift variability & availability: work schedules vary based on department operational needs. Employees should be available to work at least one consistent session per term
  • Term-based scheduling: Schedules are typically established prior to each school term (Fall, Winter Break, Winter, Spring Break, Spring, and Summer). Management reserves the right to modify schedules.
  • Team Collaboration & Coverage: Staff must maintain active, open communication with peers, proactively identify scheduling needs, and collaborate to ensure complete shift coverage. Employees are expected to assist teammates by filling in for open shifts resulting from illness, injury, emergency, or coverage requests.
  • Time-Off Requests: Time-off requests will generally be approved if the employee has secured qualified replacement coverage for all affected shifts prior to submission, or in cases of sudden personal illness, injury, or emergency.
  • Drug Free Workplace
  • Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.
  • Oregon Pay Equity
  • Willamalane Park and Recreation District determines starting pay based on the applicant's relevant education, experience and training within the wage and salary range for the position. This process is consistent with Oregon pay equity laws.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred Experience and Training: Spanish speaking is preferred; a bilingual rate adjustment is contingent upon passing a proficiency test.

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