Therapeutic Recreation Adaptive Swim Instructor - Recreation & Parks

Salary: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Location : Howard County, MD

Job Type: Contingent

Job Number: 9993 - 11092023-02

Department: Recreation & Parks

Opening Date: 11/09/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION :
Under the immediate supervision of the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisors and Manager the Adaptive Swim Instructor is responsible for guarding their area of responsibility, responding to any level of incident around the entire aquatics facility, enforcing the center rules fairly and politely, being responsive to guest requests, ensuring safety, being patient and enthusiastic while teaching and holding productive lessons; setting up and cleaning up lesson station, maintaining communication and relationships with the participant and/or parents of the participant, and other tasks assigned by supervisors.

DUTIES:

1. Work shifts as an Adaptive Swim Instructor and follow the expectations of position.
2. Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility. Inspect facility regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to supervisor or facilities manager immediately.
3. Attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and training courses.
4. Promote aquatic programs to the community.
5. Hold productive and engaging lessons for participants of all ages; follow the provided curricula and adapt as needed. Keep accurate and timely records of all lessons.
6. Maintain open communication with guests, participants and/or participants parents.
7. Set up and clean up the facility daily.
8. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding by uniform requirements.
9. Work lifeguard shifts if certified.
10. Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

1. Must be at least 16 years of age.
2. Pre-employment/employment testing of teaching skills (demonstrate lesson).
3. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Good decision-maker.
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
5. Ability to work as an individual and within the framework of a team.
6. Understand and abide by the department's customer service standards.
7. Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
8. Evening availability.
9. Reliable Transportation.
10. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
11. Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Swimming experience preferred.
2. Teaching experience preferred.

RATE OF PAY :
Salary commensurate with experience and employment commitment.
Contingent- $18.00-$23.00.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.