TITLEWater Safety InstructorOPEN DATE4/29/2024FULL-TIME/PART-TIMESeasonalEXEMPT/NON-EXEMPTNon-ExemptBARGAINING / NON-BARGAININGNon-BargainingDIVISIONVenues Parks and ArtsLOCATIONRecreational ExperiencesREPORTS TOManager of Aquatics and IceSCHEDULEMonday-Thursday 8:30a to 2:15pmPAY RATE$15 per hourDESCRIPTIONPOSITION SUMMARY:Employees would be responsible for teaching water safety in and around the water. Covers skills and knowledge in a logical progression for aquatic skill development and promotes safer and better swimmers.
As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values and Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness and SafetySUPERVISION EXERCISED:Not applicableESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the swim instructor you will be responsible for conducting swim lessons for groups with ages ranging from 3 years old to adults.
Responsible for the safety of all participants.
Responsible for knowing the course materials and knowing how to implement them effectively.
Responsible for planning, organizing class, covering all materials required, and demonstrating the skills required for completion.
Employees must be prepared to answer questions or know where to find the answers.
Required to adapt teaching to experience, ability, and culture of participants so the students can meet course objectives.
Responsible for monitoring participants progress and provide corrective feedback for improvement.
Responsible for maintaining accurate records of participants attendance and progress.
Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the pool area.
Employees are required to enter course records on the Red Cross Learning Center site.
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Perform miscellaneous tasks as requested by the Aquatics and Ice Manager or Aquatics SupervisorEDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Have the ability to communicate effectively with guests, employees and others of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
Requires experience in working with children.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Be able to learn on the jobCERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) (required)
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
EQUIPMENT:Noodles, Kick boards, posters, diving sticks, floating devices, life jackets, First Aid kit, Ambu Bag, AED, resuscitation mask, AED, DVD player, posters, in water platformsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk and hear.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain surveillance while they teach, instruct, listen and help educate participants in the education of water safety. They will need to be able to frequently enter and exit a pool without any assistance. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, kneel, stoop, and have to be in loud or hot conditions. The employee will have to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and reach with their hands and arms. Specific vision abilities require to do this job include the ability to adjust focusWORK ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to work well around the public in some extreme weather conditions (very hot, cold, or rainy)POSITION REQUIREMENTSREQUIREDPre-Employment Drug Screen and Background checkABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONSouth Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of