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Learn to Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Educatemn, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Community Education | Westonka Activity Center (WAC) | Available: Immediately | Closing: Open

Description Position Description:

Learn to SwimInstructors & Lifeguards are primarily responsible for providing appropriate swim instruction to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Instructors enforce facility rules and regulations and educate patrons about them.

Qualifications:

Current (or willing to obtain) Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Current (or willing to obtain) Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification

Experience swimming the four main swin strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breastsroke, Butterfly)

Must be 15years of age

New Instructors will be required to attend a Westonka Swim Academy and shadow a Swim Instructor for approximately6- 10 hours prior to teaching. During this time new instructors will shadow experiencedinstructors’ classes and gain valuable knowledge and teaching skills before teaching classes on their own. During the Swim Academy instructors will learn communication skills for kids and parents, as well as best practice teaching swimming and safety skills. Once hired staff will also be required to attend periodictraining and in-services throughout the session.

General Responsibilities:

Provide appropriate swim instruction to children and adults of all ages and abilities

Supervise and maintain a safe environment around the pool

Enforce facility rules and regulations and educate patrons about them

Keep pool deck clear of equipment and return equipment to its proper place

Attend all orientation meetings relating to the program

Keep adequate records and progress reports during and at the conclusion of each session

Assure that all equipment and supplies distributed are maintained and returned in good condition

Demonstrate by example a proper role model for youth

Be knowledgeable of all accident and emergency procedures

Assure that all facility/grounds are left as they were found

Improve the quality of the program

Promote the program

Perform other related duties as requested by the Aquatics Coordinator

The position will be compensated at $15.50-$18.61 per hour depending on qualifications and prior experience: also eligible for sick leave.

Dates of Service:

For more information or to apply, contact

Ben Hanson Westonka Aquatics Coordinator

952.491.8037 (tel)

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