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Position Type:
Aquatics/Lifeguard
Date Posted:
6/22/2023
Location:
Turner Aquatic CenterLEARN TO SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Area:....................Aquatics
Position:...............AQ-06
Salary Schedule:...Non-Exempt, Part-Time, $13.29 hour, DOE;DOQ
Last Update:.........June 2009
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, Assistant Manager, and Shift Supervisors, a Learn to Swim Instructor is a non-exempt position under FLSA, responsible for the safety and well-being of Learn to Swim participants at the Turner Aquatic Center. Performs swimming lesson instructor duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director, Assistant Manager or Shift Supervisor. This employee's work schedule occurs during Turner Aquatic Center learn to swim classes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors swimmers for safety associated with LTS Instructor duties.
• Completes swim lesson reports and records assigned by the Aquatics Director/Assistant Manager/Shift Supervisor.
• Assists with preparation and clean up for LTS classes.
• Follows safety directives established by the City, County, State, Federal, Turner Recreation Commission and Turner USD #202.
• Skilled in verbal communication with both children and adults.
• Develop and implement swimming lesson plans effectively.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents and community patrons.
• Model the major strokes and other swimming techniques in and out of the water as established by the American Red Cross.
• Employee must maintain reliable transportation

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Obey and comply with all Turner Recreation and Turner Aquatic Center policies.
• Provide first aid or emergency CPR if necessary.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members and management.
• Maintain swim lesson equipment and supplies in proper working order.
• Report to swim lessons appropriately dressed and ready to begin class promptly.
• Maintain progress reports.
• Mobility to handle up to 8 children in the water at one time.
• Performs other duties necessary or assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience: None required but is preferred. Must be at least 15 years of age.
Education: Must be able to read, write, and count.
License/Certification: Current CPR and First Aid certification is required. Must possess current Water Safety Instructor certification from the American Red Cross.
Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The employee must have the ability to establish successful working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and the public and use good professional judgment, honesty, and integrity in decision making. The ability to enforce department policies and procedures and to interpret written instructions and manuals is required. Employee must be able to interact with the public in a professional manner and have verbal and written communication skills.
Problem Solving: Independent problem solving is key. This employee encounters problems with participant conflicts, equipment malfunctions, and citizen complaints.
Decision Making: Independent decision making is a key factor. This employee makes decisions about the safety of patrons as well as the ability to perform LTS Instructor tasks in the most efficient manner possible.
Supervision: This employee is subject to supervision from the Aquatics Director, Assistant Manager, and Shift Supervisors and is responsible for supervision over LTS participants.
Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for aquatic facility equipment.
Personal Relations: Daily contact with the general public, co-workers, and supervisory personnel.
Core Values: This employee is expected to be honest, fair in his/her dealings with the public and co-workers, and maintain a reputation that is above reproach. The employee must have strong customer service skills.
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 frequently exposed to wet and/or hot and humid conditions and occasionally exposed to outside conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to swim; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. A 500 yard minimum swim is required every other week and the ability to perform first aid and CPR to staff and patrons is required. The employee is subject to pre-employment physical examination with a written statement from the physician as to the employee's ability to meet the requirements of the position and also subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The State of Kansas and Turner Recreation Commission are at-will employment jurisdictions.