Swim Instructor - Summit on the Park (Variable)

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Swim Instructor

SUMMIT ON THE PARK

Variable Hour

Pay Rate : $17.39 per hour

Weekday evenings and weekends

Required availability of 10 hours or more per week

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

The Swim Instructor position is responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all members and participants enrolled in swim class. Each instructor will teach the latest accepted methods by introducing skills in a logical progression, demonstrating correct techniques, and using positive corrective feedback. Instructors are responsible for displaying a friendly, professional appearance and keeping their classes safe and fun.

EXAMPLES OF WORK : (Note : These examples are intended merely as illustrations of the various types of work performed.)

• Teaches the latest accepted swim methods by introducing skills in a logical progression, demonstrating correct techniques, and using positive corrective feedback.
• Instructs group swim lessons and private swim lessons as assigned.
• Instructs swim lessons for a wide variety of ages, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, youth and adults.
• Maintains a safe environment by utilizing safe swimming practices and keeping all participants in the line of vision.
• Prepares written lesson plans for each class.
• Prepares and distributes progress reports for each participant.
• Provides positive and constructive feedback to participants and their parents.
• Responds to participants and parent inquiries and neutralizes concerns.
• Displays a friendly, professional appearance while keeping classes safe and fun.
• Maintains swim lesson equipment.
• Participates in monthly swim instructor in-service training and other required departmental training.
• Based on business need and availability, may be assigned to teach private classes (group and / or adapted swim lessons) at a premium rate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Reasonable Accommodations : Canton Township provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (734) 394-5260. We encourage all interested qualified applicants to apply for open positions. Request for accommodations will be reviewed case-by-case.

Lift / Carry

Push / Pull

Reports To : Recreation Specialist - Health, Wellness, and Aquatics

Job Description Updated : August 2014

Posting Information : Swim Instructor - Summit on the Park (Variable Hour)

The Charter Township of Canton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Canton Township takes great pride in the diversity of our community and promotes diversity in the workforce.

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