Swim Instructor

San Jose State University Research Foundation
$18.00-$19.00 per hour - 20 hours per week during the semester, up to 40 hours during intersession if needed. Mandatory benefits only.
United States, California, San Jose
210 North 4th Street (Show on map)
Oct 17, 2024
OUR STATEMENT The San Jose State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) is committed to building a work environment where everyone can show up as their own self and have an opportunity to contribute, develop, and advance in their career. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are core values of the organization. We strive to attract, retain, and develop employees who reflect the community and society where we work and live. The Research Foundation aims to develop a culture where everyone feels welcome, shares their views, and where differences in backgrounds and perspectives are seen as adding value. GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION Timpany Center Swim Instructors are responsible for providing a safe environment for individuals with disabilities, obesity, and/or advanced age in or around the pool and locker rooms. Additionally, swim instructors will help to create a hospitality environment and to be highly focused on providing superior customer service to the Timpany Center's members and guests. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES A Swim Instructor's main responsibility is to ensure the safe, appropriate instruction of the participants within the classes that they instruct: Effectively manage and deliver instruction per program guidelines within each level/class being taught. See program level descriptions, evaluation forms, and lesson plans. Adhere to and enforce all the policies and procedures set forth in the swim instructor & other pertinent manuals. Complete all necessary planning and paperwork inherent to the class including lesson plans, student certs, etc. Be available as needed to discuss the participant's course evaluation with the parents/guardians and/or participants. Appropriately manage class participants and parents/guardians. Respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations (if certified and trained). Punctually meet all scheduled class times, fully prepares to teach. Attend all staff and evaluation meetings. Perform other job related tasks as assigned. INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS Reports to the aquatics supervisor. Interacts with Timpany Center staff, including but not limited to, lifeguards, swim lesson instructors, aquatic and land fitness instructors, reception staff, interns, volunteers, managers, and directors. Maintains appropriate interaction with all members, clients, and contracted users. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent. Current or previous student in physical education, kinesiology, therapeutic recreation, or similar field. Minimum of 6 months of related work experience. American Red Cross CPR and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions to determine any potential dangers or hazards. Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies. Swimming proficiency. COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES Have the strength and maturity to handle varying degrees of communication from extremely opinionated members including criticism, questions, and operational oriented ideas/concerns Be sensitive toward and have the maturity to work with individuals who have special needs including: obesity, disabilities, and advanced age. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Able to lift 45 pounds safely and stand for an extended period of time. Maintain an appropriate level of fitness in order to competently perform all job related tasks able. The physical environment requires the employee to work inside in warm, wet conditions. Must be available to work some evening and weekend hours. Must be able to lift, maneuver, and manipulate members in the event of an emergency. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the SJSURF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current SJSURF employees who apply for the position. PLEASE NOTE: This position is considered a "sensitive" position by SJSURF and California State University (CSU) policy. Consequently, the successful candidate must undergo and successfully complete the Live Scan (fingerprinting) background check as a condition of their employment. This background check must be completed before the actual start of employment. NOTE: This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. APPLICATION PROCEDURE To apply for this position, an applicant must submit a formal application for employment. Select "Apply Now" to complete the SJSURF online employment application. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The SJSURF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental disabilities in the employment, recruitment, examination, interviewing, and hiring processes. If you are a job seeker with a physical or mental disability, and you require a reasonable accommodation to search, apply, or interview for a job opening or otherwise need a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us at foundation-jobs@sjsu.edu. In the email message, please indicate your full name, phone number and the type of assistance required. You must not reveal the underlying medical reason for your needed reasonable accommodation or otherwise disclose confidential medical information. ABOUT THE SJSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION SJSURF employment is separate and distinct from San Jose State University (SJSU) or state of California employment. SJSURF employees are not employees of SJSU or of the state of California. SJSURF is a non-profit auxiliary of SJSU. SJSURF is totally self-supported. The majority of the organization's funding comes from the federal government, and other public and private entities. With annual revenues totaling over $65 million, programs managed through SJSURF cover a rich diversity of applied research, public services, and educational-related activities.