Aquatics Instructor Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a partnership of the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts that provides high-quality programs that enhance the quality of life for residents. As a member of the Community Ed team, the aquatics instructor provides instruction/coaching to assigned aquatics programs for youth and adults.
Essential functions:- (may include any combination of these functions):Provide coaching/instruction for assigned aquatics programs.
- Instruct participants in their appropriate skill level.
- Communicate with parents regarding swimmer progress.
- Ensure safety of participants in program.
- Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor.
- Inform supervisor of pool maintenance or safety issues related to the facility.
- Responsible for opening and closing the facility, and writing and instructing the workouts as needed.
- Serve as lifeguard as needed.
- Promote Community Ed by interacting and communicating positively with program participants.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping records.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Essential skills and abilities:
- Must work well as part of a team and individually.
- Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to visually and audibly supervise program participants.
- Ability to judge when situations and/or information should be called to the attention of supervisor.
- Ability to access all work locations within and outside the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as required.
- Ability to bend, twist, lift and manipulate equipment, supplies and mail.
Basic requirements:- Previous competitive swim experience or swim coaching experience preferred, Knowledge of swimming techniques and teaching methods preferred.
- American Red Cross Coaches Safety Training, Lifeguard certification, CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain required.
- Equipment used:
- Standard office equipment.
- Pool equipment, including kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc.
Work environment:
Within assigned pools within and outside Parkway and Rockwood School District locations.
While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to swim, sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach.
Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a self-funded department and is not funded through the district's general operating budget. All positions are contingent upon the ongoing financial viability of the Community Ed program.
