Job Description

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision of the Special Events and Leisure Programmer, this position is responsible for overseeing the Loriella Pool Learn to Swim Program, offering quality swimming lessons to all participants, age 6 mos. through adult. Employee is responsible for the safety of class participants, planning, implementing and delivering effective and qualitative programs for customers of all ages and ability. Must successfully demonstrate service, integrity and pride while working with the general public. Hours will vary Mon - Fri. 8 a.m. - 12p.m. / 6 - 8 p.m. May - August.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision and goals of Spotsylvania County Parks & Recreation Dept.
• 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 prior to 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 day of each session.
• Instructs swim lessons as needed.
• Distributes course evaluations the 2nd to last class.
• Communicates with parents/participants responding to questions and concerns.
• Ensures equipment used is safe, age appropriate, in working order. Reports needs for equipment to supervisor.
• Instructs swimming lessons according to guidelines set forth by Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation Department.
• Be punctual.
• Prepare class lesson plans for assigned classes.
• Provide appropriate and professional feedback to instructors, participants on performance.
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Meet timesheet, schedule and registration deadlines.
• Provide outstanding customer service to all customers and participants.
• Maintain current required certifications.
• Conduct and attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training.
• Wear proper uniform (County issued) and represent Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation Dept. in a professional manner.
• Ensure 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.
• Ensure that a lifeguard is in the stand at all times when patrons / staff are on pool deck.
• Ensure that at no time swimmers / patrons are left unattended.
• Ensure instructor to participant ratios are met at all times.
• Ensure that aquatic environment is free of obstructions and safe for participant use.
• Ensure the facility is secure, monitors and checks all doors and gates are locked before leaving the swimming pool area.
• Fulfill function of a Lifeguard as needed.
• Fulfill function of a Swim Lesson Instructor as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

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.

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

Must complete in-house swim lesson instructor training upon hire.

Must possess valid certification in ARC Lifeguarding & CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/First Aid/AED).

Complete and maintain required trainings to include but not limited to: New Employee Orientation, In-service, CPR/PR (AED), Bloodborne Pathogens, and Sexual Harassment upon hire.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.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 hold current certification in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.

Special Requirements

• 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 speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.
• Ability to learn and understand relatively basic principles and techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures and policies, and to 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.

Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to run, bend, and walk to meet the needs of the position. Tasks require the ability to exert light to medium physical effort and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling. 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. Ability to pass lifeguard water test and meet requirements of ongoing drills. 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 victim within 10 seconds. Ability to respond to victim in water within 10 seconds. Ability to respond to an emergency situation including but not limited to: water emergency, respiratory or cardiac emergency, minor/major first aid and missing person. Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals. Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision. Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor.

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