Posting number: 201700024
Department: Department of Recreation and Parks
Division: Swim Center (Operations)
Job classification: Swim Instructor I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous
Swim Instructor
The starting salary for Swim Instructors is $19.00 hourly
Responsible for teaching "Learn to Swim" lessons and/or exercise classes; responsible for maintaining a safe environment to teach in; provides routine customer service, helps with planning and implementing programs; assists with class area set-up and clean-up and facility maintenance. Is able to independently teach assigned classes and works under the general supervision of the Lesson Supervisor and/or Recreation Program Supervisor; responsible for required paperwork. Work hours may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. Performs other duties as assigned.
Senior Swim Instructor
The starting salary for Senior Swim Instructors is $20.00 hourly.
Responsible for teaching "Learn to Swim" lessons and/or exercise classes; responsible for maintaining a safe environment to teach in; provides routine customer service, helps with planning and implementing programs; assists with class area set-up and clean-up and facility maintenance. May function as mentor to less experienced staff and is able to teach a wider variety of courses than lesser classified staff.
Is able to independently teach assigned classes and works under the general supervision of the Lesson Supervisor and/or Recreation Program Supervisor; responsible for required paperwork. Work hours may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. Performs other duties as assigned.
Swim Instructor
Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid (American Red Cross preferred). Swimming skills are necessary and must be effectively demonstrated prior to employment. Must be able to communicate with students in a pool environment.
General knowledge of swimming. Some prior teaching experience and working with youth preferred.
High school student or above
Senior Swim Instructor
Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid (American Red Cross preferred). Certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (or equivalent certification from another agency) and certification in Lifeguard Training is preferred. Swimming skills are necessary. Must be able to effectively demonstrate swimming skills and communicate with students in a pool environment.
General knowledge of swimming. At least one year of prior experience teaching learn to swim or water fitness courses, or equivalent instructional experience.
High school graduate or above
The City of Rockville is regarded as one of America’s leading small cities for work, for play and for life. It is the vibrant and business-friendly home to some of the most prominent biomedical and technology companies. Rockville is adjacent to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. and serves as the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland.
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A few facts about Rockville: Rockville has 67,000 residents, across approximately 20,000 households. Our community is one of the most diverse and international in the world, with over one-third of our residents having been born outside the United States, coming from virtually every country in the world. Our city is an economic engine with nearly 80,000 jobs within our border.
