Aquatics Instructor

Salary: $21.50 – $24.00 Hourly

Location : Breckenridge, CO

Job Type: Part Time / Year Round

Job Number: 2023-00091

Department: Recreation

Division: Recreation – Programs – Aquatics

Opening Date: 07/24/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Summary

The Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated and customer service-oriented individual for the position of Aquatics Instructor (Water Safety Instructor). Aquatics instructors are responsible for design, instruction, leadership and oversight of aquatic programs and services. Aquatics Instructors teach both private lessons and group classes for a variety of aquatic programs, with beginner to advanced students. This involves maintaining knowledge of specific methodologies or practices for appropriate participant/employee education and utilizing appropriate techniques and progressions in order to ensure a quality product. Instructors develop class and progression curriculums and lesson plans, and monitor that swimming skills and techniques are being performed properly and safely. Aquatics Instructors are responsible for monitoring the safety of students and responding to questions and inquiries from parents regarding child’s progress and/or Aquatic programs and activities.
Essential Job Functions
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Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• To qualify for this position the candidate or employee must pass a criminal background check as described in the Recreation Department Criminal History Background Check & Confidentiality Policy.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Basic CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications are required.
• Current American Red Cross WSI Certificate (or equivalent), or expired less than 1 year ago.
• Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire.
• American Red Cross WSI Instructor Trainer or equivalent required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) or more years of aquatics instructional experience preferred.
• One (1) or more years of customer service experience preferred.
• One (1) or more years of computer experience and Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Water-based instructional certificates such as Aqua Zumba, Swim Team Coach, Masters Swimming, etc., desired.
• College degree in Recreation, Exercise Physiology, or related area preferred.

Additional Information

Typical Hiring Pay Range: $21.50 – $22.75 per hour.

SENSITIVITY STATUS:
Because the Town’s Recreation Department positions may involve direct contact with children, the Town requires that the incumbent in this position must have a clear criminal history that bears on his or her fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Primary shifts for this position include varying evening shifts beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings. Individuals in this position must be flexible in terms of availability; and may on occasion be required to work other shifts as needed, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Qualified candidates must attached their current (or expired less than 1 year ago) American Red Cross WSI Certification (or equivalent) along with their online application.

This position is ‘Open Until Filled’. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.

Potential Housing Available

The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.

The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options, in addition to those benefits required by law. For eligible “Part-Time” employees, these options may include General Leave & Wellness/Recreational benefits.

For further information click: Part Time / Year Round Benefits.

01

Are you 16 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you ever received a Water Safety Instructor certification through the American Red Cross?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the answer below that best describes the status of your Water Safety Instructor certification:

• Current
• Expired less than 1 year ago
• Expired 2-4 years ago
• Expired more than 4 years ago
• N/A

04

Please select the answer below that best describes the status of your CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications:

• Current
• Expired less than 1 year ago
• Expired 2-4 years ago
• Expired more than 4 years ago
• N/A

05

Please select the answer below that best describes the number of years of experience you have in aquatic instruction:

• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

06

Please select the answer below that describes the number of years of experience you have had working in a customer service oriented position:

• None
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 6 plus years

07

Have you ever received an Aqua Fitness Instructor certification from Aquatic Exercise Association, The American Fitness Association of America, or the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America?

• Yes
• No

08

Please select the answer below that best describes the status of your Aqua Fitness Instructor certification:

• Current
• Expired less than 1 year ago
• Expired 2-4 years ago
• Expired more than 4 years ago
• N/A

09

Please list any other related certifications you possess:

Required Question