We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results

Summer Swim Teaching Assistant *Hiring Event*

City of Allen
$12.70 - $15.56 Hourly
while this role doesn't come with traditional benefits like health or retirement packages, it offers a wealth of opportunities for growth, experience, and making a real impact in your community!
United States, Texas, Allen
Feb 03, 2025

Description

HIRING RATE: $12.70 Hourly
FULL SALARY RANGE: $12.70 - $15.56 Hourly
Interview for this position at our Hiring Event on March 8th!
Fast-track your job search at a "one-and-done" job fair hosted by Allen Parks and Recreation. Start a career in Parks and Recreation or find a fun summer job. We're interviewing for more than 50 positions and ready to extend job offers on the spot from 8am - 1pm on Saturday, March 8 at Allen Senior Recreation Center.
Interested? Get all of the event details, including what to bring, here.
Check out Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center

The City:

With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".

Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that MATTERS!"
  • People First - Giving priority to others
  • Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity
  • Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
  • Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
  • Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment
The Position:
Under direct supervision, assists in conducting the City of Allen Swim School programs. Other duties may include providing customer service and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Essential Functions

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  • Assists in conducting swim lessons by helping to instruct courses for all age groups and leading and conducting preschool classes.

  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of participants in their care.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements

Education and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Less than high school or equivalency with no prior relevant work experience

Special Requirements:

  • Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
  • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification or ability to obtain by May 28th (training provided).


Schedule:
  • Summer: Most swim lessons are Monday - Thursday mornings (8 am - 1 pm) and evenings (6 pm - 8:45 pm).


THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.



Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

  • City policies and procedures.

  • Current swimming instructional techniques.

  • A variety of swimming strokes: including Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle (front crawl), Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Elementary Backstroke.

  • Occupational hazards and safety procedures.

Skill in:

  • Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, the public, and City employees.

  • Teaching swimming techniques.

  • Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.

  • Identifying opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction.

  • Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.

  • Effectively communicating orally.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:
  • Ability to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

  • Ability to work outdoors.

  • Ability to frequently swim, walk, and sit when leading various activities.

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

  • Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.


Applied = 0

(web-7d594f9859-5j7xx)