Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position:  Swim Lesson Instructor 

Reports to:  Coordinator, Trojan Aquatic Center

Supervises:  None

Qualifications:      

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
3. Certification in CPR, First Aid (Required) and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability in working with young children, parents and community members.
5. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To create an atmosphere where kids successfully learn how to swim.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of swim lesson teaching skills, leadership, organization and teamwork.
2. Create an environment that is conducive to learning.
3. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
4. Provide oversight for the safety conditions at all times.
5. Model positive reinforcement with students and staff.
6. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Community Education Classified - Temporary Contract 

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: None 

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:  Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements:  Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.