Job Type Part-time Description Mountain Recreation offers a fun, exciting environment to our participants and staff alike; one that fosters, skill building, movement, life skills and fun! Applicants must be enthusiastic and love working with children, have strong skills in working as a team with coworkers and show strong communication and class management skills. Every employee receives a membership to all Mountain Recreation facilities. The purpose of a Swim Instructor is to facilitate and teach group and/or private swim lessons at Gypsum Recreation Center, and Gypsum Creek Pool as assigned and per American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim curriculum. Swim Instructors teach people of different abilities and needs-infants and preschoolers, children and youth, people with disabilities, adult beginners, and older adults-how to swim and how to be safe in, on and around the water. Salary: Part-time year round; Starting $17.03 - 21.29/hr DOE Benefits include: 3.75% contribution to 401a account, and accrued sick leave according to the HFWA. For more information on benefits, check out our website at Location: Eagle County, Colorado For more information about aquatics positions please contact Ariel Haskett ...@mountainrec.org or call 970-###-####. General Statement of Duties: Teach basic levels of swimming and assist with other levels of the swim team by providing a safe, progressive, and fun learning experience for participants. Examples of Duties:
- Plans and instructs novice swim practices; develops and implements age and skill appropriate curriculum.
- Supervises participants in swim program providing for the progress, safety, comfort, and enjoyment of participants.
- Assists with set up and break down of equipment and facilities.
- Completes required records and documentation.
- Maintains the organization and cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
- Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedures.
- Communicates effectively with participants, parents, and staff, providing accurate information related to work assignment.
- Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
- Assist with swim related activities and programs such as coaching and other swim related programs.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor program, including learning development, stroke technique, water safety, program levels and teaching methods, practices, and progressions
- Strong personal swimming skills.
- Ability to plan, organize and lead classes toward determined goals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with and to motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children.
- Physical ability to perform the duties associated with this position.
- Exceptional ability to work cooperatively with others, follow through on directions and create a positive, respectful, and constructive relationship with staff and the public.
- Organized and able to multitask between parents and participants.
Tools and Equipment Used: Safety and rescue equipment, small hand tools for minor pool maintenance, phone/walkie - talkie, chemical test kit, pool vacuum, brushes, pressure washer, and various pool cleaning materials. Supervision Required: Works under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor and Aquatics Coordinator. Physical demands- Must be able to see, sit, stoop, kneel, stand, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. Must be proficient swimmers and be able to assist in rescues, first aid, and emergencies as needed. This position also requires the ability to maintain focus for multiple hours at a time in sunny, hot, humid conditions. Work Environment: Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions (warm and humid indoor conditions to cool outdoor conditions) and ongoing exposure to sun and pool chemicals such as chlorine. Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs. Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to conduct extractions and deliver basic first aid/life support and to deliver and move equipment and supplies. Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, emergency response, sun exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand. Requirements Education/Experience: 1. High school graduation or equivalency; AND 2. One-year previous work-related experience with swimming instructional programs or coaching; OR 3. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training. Certification: 1. Possession of or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid First Aid/CPR certification. 2. WSI Certification (preferred but not required) Tools and Equipment Used: Safety and rescue equipment, small hand tools for minor pool maintenance, phone/walkie - talkie, chemical test kit, pool vacuum, brushes, pressure washer, and various pool cleaning materials. Physical demands- Must be able to see, sit, stoop, kneel, stand, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. Must be able to assist in rescues, basic first aid, and emergencies as needed. This position also requires the ability to maintain focus for multiple hours at a time in sunny, hot, humid conditions. Work Environment: Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions (warm and humid indoor conditions to cool outdoor conditions) and ongoing exposure to sun and pool chemicals such as chlorine. Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs. Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling and kneeling in order to conduct extractions and deliver basic first aid/life support and to deliver and move equipment and supplies. Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, emergency response, sun exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand. Declaración general de deberes: Enseñar niveles básicos de natación y ayudar con otros niveles del equipo de natación proporcionando una experiencia de aprendizaje segura, progresiva y divertida para los participantes. Ejemplos de deberes: • Planear e instruir las prácticas de natación para principiantes; desarrollar e implementar un currículo apropiado para la edad y las habilidades. • Supervisar a los participantes en el programa de natación velando por el progreso, la seguridad, la comodidad y el disfrute de los participantes. • Ayudar con la instalación y desmontaje de equipos e instalaciones. • Completar los registros y la documentación requeridas. • Mantener la organización y limpieza de las instalaciones y equipos. • Responder a accidentes e incidentes de acuerdo a los procedimientos. • Comunicarse de manera efectiva con los participantes, los padres y el personal, brindando información precisa relacionada con la asignación de trabajo. • Actuar como Informante obligatorio; reportar incidentes de abuso/negligencia infantil. • Ayudar con actividades y programas relacionados con la natación, como entrenamiento y otros programas relacionados con la natación. • Crear experiencias acogedoras y de pertenencia para nuestra comunidad diversa eliminando barreras y obstáculos para la programación y las instalaciones del distrito. • Realizar otras tareas relacionadas con el trabajo que le sean asignadas. Competencias: • Programa de Instructor de Seguridad en el Agua de la Cruz Roja, que incluye desarrollo del aprendizaje, técnica de brazada, seguridad en el agua, niveles del programa y métodos de enseñanza, prácticas y progresiones. • Fuertes habilidades personales de natación. • Habilidad para planificar, organizar y conducir clases hacia metas determinadas. • Habilidad para comunicarse efectivamente y motivar a personas de todas las edades y habilidades, particularmente niños. • Capacidad física para desempeñar las funciones asociadas con este puesto. • Habilidad excepcional para trabajar en cooperación con otros, seguir instrucciones y crear una relación positiva, respetuosa y constructiva con el personal y el público. • Organizado y capaz de realizar múltiples tareas entre padres y participantes. Herramientas y equipos utilizados: equipo de seguridad y rescate, herramientas manuales pequeñas para mantenimiento menor de piscinas, teléfono/walkie-talkie, kit de prueba química, aspiradora de piscinas, cepillos, lavadora a presión y varios materiales de limpieza de piscinas. Supervisión requerida: Trabaja bajo la supervisión directa del Supervisor Acuático y el Coordinador Acuático. Exigencias físicas: debe poder ver, sentarse, agacharse, arrodillarse, pararse, comunicarse, alcanzar y manipular objetos. Debe ser nadador competente y poder ayudar en rescates, primeros auxilios y emergencias según sea necesario. Esta posición también requiere la capacidad de mantener el enfoque durante varias horas a la vez en condiciones soleadas, cálidas y húmedas. Ambiente de trabajo: los deberes se pueden realizar en interiores o exteriores, lo que puede incluir trabajar en condiciones climáticas extremas (condiciones interiores cálidas y húmedas para condiciones exteriores frescas) y exposición continua al sol y productos químicos para piscinas como el cloro. El horario de trabajo es variado y puede requerir noches, fines de semana y días festivos. El horario varía según las necesidades específicas del programa. El esfuerzo físico incluye caminar con frecuencia, agacharse y la capacidad de levantar y cargar hasta 50 libras sin ayuda, empujar, jalar y arrodillarse para realizar extracciones y brindar primeros auxilios básicos/soporte vital y entregar y mover equipos y suministros. El estrés laboral puede incluir lidiar con multitudes, participantes que no cooperan, personas difíciles, respuesta de emergencia, exposición al sol a enfermedades y períodos de demanda continua. Educación/Experiencia: 1. Estar graduado de escuela secundaria o su equivalencia; Y 2. Experiencia previa de voluntariado o trabajo brindando instrucción; O3. Cualquier combinación satisfactoria de experiencia y capacitación. Certificación: 1. Certificación actual de instructor de seguridad en el agua de la Cruz Roja Americana 2. Se requiere tener o capacidad de obtener dentro de los 30 días de la contratación una certificación válida de Primeros Auxilios/RCP/DEA. Salary Description $17.03 - 21.29