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NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago

Swim Lesson Coordinator

VA 22407, VA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19.54/hr - $23.26/hr

Spotsylvania County is committed to providing quality recreational programs, and they are seeking a Swim Lesson Coordinator to oversee the Loriella Pool Learn to Swim Program. The role involves hiring and supervising instructors, ensuring the safety of participants, and delivering effective swimming lessons for individuals of all ages.

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Responsibilities

Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the Spotsylvania County Parks & Recreation Department

Hires, trains, and supervises swimming lesson instructors

Oversees the swimming lesson program. Ensures lessons are starting on time, and that appropriate methods are used to teach the skills for each particular swimming level

Works closely with the Pool Manager on duty

Assigns instructors each session to the level of lessons they will be teaching following the minimums and maximums by class level

Prepares swim lesson schedule for printing

Works with supervisor to adjust, cancel, or add swim classes accordingly before the start of each session

Works with supervisor to determine weather-related cancellations or postponements

Calls participants that do not show up to first class

Distributes instructor materials (attendance rosters, program info, evaluations) the first days of each session

Instructs swim lessons as needed

Distributes course evaluations from the 2nd to last class

Communicates with parents/participants responding to questions and concerns

Ensures equipment used is safe, age-appropriate, and in working order. Reports needs for equipment to supervisor

Instructs swimming lessons according to guidelines set forth by Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation Department

Prepares class lesson plans for assigned classes

Provides appropriate and professional feedback to instructors and participants on performance

Completes administrative tasks in a timely manner

Meets timesheet, schedule, and registration deadlines

Provides outstanding customer service to all customers and participants

Maintains current required certifications

Conducts and attends mandatory staff meetings and in-service training

Wears proper uniform (County issued) and represents Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation Dept. in a professional manner

Ensure the safety of instructors and participants at all times

Enforces pool policies, regulations, laws, and ordinances governing the conduct of persons using the aquatics facility in accordance with the Pool Operating Procedures Manual

Ensures instructor-to-participant ratios are met at all times

Ensures that the aquatic environment is free of obstructions and safe for participant use

Ensures the facility is secure, monitors and checks all doors and gates are locked before leaving the swimming pool area

Fulfills the function of a Lifeguard as needed

Fulfills the function of a Swim Lesson Instructor as needed

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

American Red Cross WSI CertificationCPR/First Aid/AED CertificationSwimming techniques knowledgeLifeguard Training CertificationSwim lesson coordination experienceCustomer service skillsTeam supervisionEmergency response skillsEffective communication

Required

High School Diploma and experience providing the required swimming skills and knowledge to perform swim lesson coordination

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must complete in-house swim lesson instructor training upon hire

Must successfully complete mandatory Parks & Recreation Training Program before specific job duties are assigned

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and drug screen

Knowledge of swimming techniques

Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing

Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in contact with County officials, administration, and the general public

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things

Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information

Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations

Ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures

Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech

Ability to learn and understand relatively basic principles and techniques, to make independent judgments in the absence of supervision, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation

Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures and policies, and follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives

Ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, determine percentages, and determine time and weight

Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency

Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully

Must be physically able to run, bend, and walk to meet the needs of the position

Tasks require the ability to exert medium to heavy physical effort which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling

Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Ability to work outdoors in an aquatics environment

Instructors are required to teach the majority of their lessons from in the water

Must demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints

Must be able to remain alert

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods

Must be able to withstand outdoor temperatures

Ability to recognize visual and verbal distress signs/actions from potential drowning victims within 10 seconds

Ability to respond to an emergency situation including but not limited to a water emergency, respiratory or cardiac emergency, minor/major first aid, and a missing person

Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by ear)

Preferred

American Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI) preferred or comparable experience in teaching swim lessons or coaching swim teams is required

Certifications in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or Community CPR/First Aid/AED preferred

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification is preferred, but not required