Program Instructor - Aquatics

Summary

Do you love inspiring others and creating meaningful change through fitness and wellness? Join our aquatics team at Rogue X and turn your passion into purpose! As a Program Instructor – Aquatics, you’ll lead engaging classes, guide participants toward their goals, and be part of a team that champions health, community, and lifelong learning. Whether you're coaching skills, boosting confidence, or helping someone achieve their next milestone, you’ll make waves that matter.

Required Education and Experience:

Graduation from High School or GED equivalent; and

Four (4) years of experience in recreational activities, sports, and/or childcare; experience must demonstrate responsibility and customer service.

One (1) year of college level course work in recreation or childcare can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Available Schedule:

Class schedules are determined based on instructor availability and facility space.

Morning classes are preferred, with a focus on scheduling Monday through Thursday.

Compensation & Information on Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for the Recreation Specialist - Aquatics Trainer position is $22.49 (first step) to $23.62 or $25.00 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Three steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

INCLUDED BENEFITS:

Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for part-time, year-round positions.

Paid sick leave - one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.

Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Examples of Job Duties

Essential Functions of the Position:

Provide lifeguard certification courses for aquatics staff.

Provide CPR classes and certifications for staff and program participants.

Provides instruction and conducts classes/activities for staff and program participants.

Maintain a high level of customer service.

Communicates professionally with participants, parents, co-workers, and the public.

Keeps records and accounts of attendance, certifications, inventory, financial charges and receipts, accidents, and injuries.

Receives and responds to questions and concerns from patrons; identifies issues and resolves problems or refers to supervisor when appropriate.

Understands and communicates the aquatic event/program rules, procedures, and policies.

Lead other part-time staff during recreation activities/events.

Assist with staff scheduling and training.

On-call lifeguard availability.

Order supplies for lifeguard/CPR/First Aid activities as needed.

Ensures all appropriate safety precautions are observed during events and programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Functions of the Position:

Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.

Handles job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.

Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.

Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Competencies:

Active Listening - Effective performers offer their full attention when others speak. They listen actively, giving verbal and nonverbal cues of their interest. When the speaker has finished, they paraphrase what was said to ensure understanding.

Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.

Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty. They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.

Industry Knowledge - Effective performers understand the general workings of the industry within which the organization functions. They monitor activities and trends within these arenas and maintain a current knowledge base. They use this knowledge to further the organization/departments’ goals.

Integrity - Effective performers are skilled at directing, persuading, and motivating others. They can flex their style to direct, collaborate, or empower, as the situation requires. They have established a personal power base built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Work is constantly performed in a high-volume indoor pool setting with constant exposure to loud noise and wet/humid conditions. Work includes periods of high activity and stress during emergencies. Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and conditioning are needed to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning who may resist rescue.

Constant sitting, standing, and walking throughout pool areas to observe patrons’ adherence to facility rules and to inspect for safety hazards. Constant near and far acuity to observe pools for possible troubled swimmers and safety hazards; constant hearing to be aware of troubled individual that may be out of line of sight. Frequent crouching/squatting, kneeling, and bending/twisting to perform pool maintenance and rescue duties; frequent climbing and balancing to ascent and descent elevated lifeguard stands. Frequent light grasps to hold rescue tubes throughout shift and safely use maintenance items; occasionally firm grasp and fine motor skills to perform water testing, first aid, and other emergency functions. Occasional reaching overhead to pull up to lifeguard stands; frequent reaching below shoulder to perform pool maintenance and emergency.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT (Please read):

It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.

Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

How to Apply:

Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.

Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.

Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.

Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:

Criminal history background investigation

Clear drug screen following federal law

Professional reference check

Questions or Assistance:

If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at .

For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at .

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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility, a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

ADA:

The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process, please contact or email: .