Pool Instructor/Staff - Part-Time

Description

Pool Instructor (Part-Time)

Parks & Recreation Department – Aquatics Division

City of St. Cloud

The City of St. Cloud is seeking high-energy, charismatic individuals with a passion for teaching to serve as Pool Instructors. In this role, you will lead swim lessons and aquatic programs, helping participants of all ages build confidence, develop skills, and stay safe in and around the water.

Schedule

Varies – includes weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings, and select holidays

(Aquatics Division operates 7 days a week)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct swim lessons and aquatic programs for a variety of age groups and skill levels
• Create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
• Adapt instruction to meet individual participant needs
• Support overall aquatic operations and programming as needed

What We Expect From You

• Accountability: Deliver safe, well-organized instruction while upholding all safety standards and program quality
• Empowerment: Use your knowledge and judgment to guide participants confidently and make real-time instructional decisions
• Innovation: Bring creativity and enthusiasm to lessons, using engaging teaching methods to enhance learning
• Ownership: Take pride in participant success and represent the department with professionalism and positivity

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by helping others learn life-saving skills while enjoying the water!

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Be punctual for scheduled class start times, fully prepared to teach.
• Full set up and break down of equipment for all lessons, classes, and programs.
• Facilitate lessons on swim technique and water safety for all ages and skill levels based on the WSI and/or BSI curriculum(s).
• Establish a baseline lesson plan for classes and programs prior to class start.
• Assess progress and adjust lesson plan as needed.
• Maintain a positive parent/guardian interaction regarding student progress.
• Implement problem solving and creative thinking skills to navigate obstacles before/during classes.
• Captivate participants' attention for the entirety of the lesson or program.
• Monitor classes at all times to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Report any and all incidents or facility maintenance issues to management in a timely manner.
• Assist in emergencies as defined in the facility's Emergency Action Plan.
• Attend in-service training, possibly outside of normal operational hours, to maintain and improve professional skills.
• Must complete proper paperwork and maintain certifications for duration of employment.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Must be at least 17 years of age.

Current certification as a Water Safety Instructor, Basic Water Safety Instructor, or Water Aerobics Instructor or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be able to pass physical interview prior to employment, as defined below:

25 yard swim freestyle, demonstrating streamline and rotary breathing.

25 yard swim breast stoke

1 minute water tread with use of hands

Surface dive feet first to retrieve 10lb brick from 12.5ft pool depth

The Following Skill Demonstrations Are Preferred But Not Required

25 yard swim backstroke

25 yard swim butterfly

Physical Requirements

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain stationary; reach with hands and arms and communicate. The employee is occasionally required to move; remain stationary; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; ascend and descent or balance; position self to crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to conduct oneself in professional manner.

Reasoning

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in writing, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions (heat and cold). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.

City Of St. Cloud Benefits Package

We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.

We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.

All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the city's benefits package, which includes:

• On-Site Employee Health Care Center - free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)
• 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees and Police Officers– The Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year (prorated from the employee’s start date).
• One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees and two (2) for Police Officers.
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Pension Plan
• Awards Programs
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Discounted Automobile Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval
• Indianapolis Plan (Police Officers)
• Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)
• Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
• Management Leave
• Sick Leave Bank available for all employees - for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract

Important Notices for Plan Participants and Beneficiaries (PDF)

City of St. Cloud Employee Health Care Center and Healthy for Life FAQs (PDF)

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

01

Are you 17 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a current certification in Water Safety Instructor, Basic Water Safety Instructor, or Water Aerobics Instructor?

• Yes
• No

03

If you do not currently hold a Water Safety Instructor, Basic Water Safety Instructor, or Water Aerobics Instructor certification, are you able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question