Job Description

Responsible for teaching all aspects of the Garland Swim Program.

Pay: $15.00/hr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Perform daily teaching of classes.

• Correctly store and maintain all program supplies.

• Respond to participant questions.

• Keep accurate progress records of each assigned student.

• Effectively communicate with other staff, patrons and supervisor.

• Wear sunscreen of 30 SPF or higher.

• Assist with special events and various administrative duties.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in or graduated High School

• Must be at least 16 years of age

Or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• In high school or graduated high school

• Experience in working with children and/ or experience in aquatics

• First Aid and CPR certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of general water safety

• Skill in swimming

• Ability to teach

• Ability to carry out departmental emergency procedures

• Ability to provide exemplary customer service to participants

• Ability to effectively communicate with participants, parents and staff

• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather

• Ability to perform physical activity as required, lifting a minimum of forty pounds

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

​ Licenses and Certifications

• Completion of training for the Garland Swim Program

• First Aid and CPR certification preferred

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license preferred

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands 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.

The incumbent typically works in an outdoor environment with exposure to all weather conditions under direct sunlight six to eight hours per day, four or five days a week. May be required to walk, bend, stoop and lift a minimum of forty pounds