Swim Aide

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist with group swim lessons for participants of all ages and abilities
following American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program curriculum.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Aquatics Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS ASSIGNED: 0

JOB LOCATION: Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CATEGORY: Part-time

HOURS: Up to 29 hours per week

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist Group Swim Instructor in lesson plan preparation for group swim
lessons.
Gather, stage, and return necessary equipment.
Assist participants with skills practice.
Maintain a safe and inviting learning environment.
Communicate with participants and parents/guardians of participants before
and/or after swim lessons the information to be covered, any areas of
excellence or needed improvement, and plans for the next swim lesson.
Distribute Program Feedback forms to participants or parents/guardians at
end of session.
Positively interact with and provide exceptional customer service to the
general public.
OTHER DUTIES:

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at
any time with or without notice.Ability to work evenings, weekends, and
holidays, depending upon the specified needis mandatory.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a group atmosphere.
Reliable and self-disciplined.
Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Use good judgment, take initiative, and respond diplomatically and
professionally to issues.
Demonstrate the ability to perform front crawl, back crawl,
breaststroke, and elementary backstroke.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS:

Necessary:

Must be 14 years of age or older.
Must have current First Aid/CPR/AED or be able to obtain within 30 days of
hire.