Aquatics Lesson Instructor - Adaptive Rec PT

Status of Employment: Part Time, Non-Exempt Compensation & Benefits: Expected hiring range $15.50 to $16.50 based on education, experience, and skills.

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Hours: * During School year months: 2-6 hours Saturday Mornings * During Summer months: * Monday - 12:30pm-3:30pm * Wednesday - 12:30pm-3:30pm * Saturday - 8:45am-1:00pm Description: Instruct participants of a wide and varying age range, who are participating in the Otters Swim Lesson Program for individuals with disabilities.

Duties: * Teach proper form and technique within class outline.

* Demonstrate, explain, and instruct in an informative manner to children and adults.

* Teach and maintain effectiveness of the swim lesson program.

* Maintain class rosters, lesson plans, mid-season progress reports, and report cards.

* Maintain appropriate contact with parents of swim lesson participants and address questions or concerns of parents in a timely manner.

* Ensure swim lesson equipment is in good working order before use.

* Wear assigned uniforms at all times while on duty.

* Attend all pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.

* Conduct self-according to the policies and procedures established by the park district.

* Participate in park district Safety and Training Program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Qualifications Education: * Junior in High School or above.

* High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: * Teaching swim lessons preferred.

* Working with children or adults with disabilities preferred.

Knowledge: * Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor desirable.

* Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.

* Swim lesson plan development/execution.

License / Certification: * Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor certification required.

* First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year.

Conditions of Employment May Include: * provide proof of date of birth.

* provide a copy of driver's license.

* provide drivers abstract.

* submit to a reference check / employment verification.

* submit to a state criminal background check.

* submit to TB testing.

* submit to pre-placement drug tests.

* submit to reasonable cause and post-accident alcohol and drug tests.

Contact: Questions only: email Kari at Closing Date: Open until filled.