BUILDING SUPERVISOR - RECREATION CENTER

Job Announcement 20250029 Private Swim and/or Dive Instructor CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS Department: Recreation, Golf, Library, & Culture Division: Recreation Hiring Range: $20.03 - $20.94/hour Schedule varies, opportunities for daytimes, evenings, weekends Part Time Temporary Benefits include: Benefits required by law are included such as Jury & Witness Duty, Sick Leave, Social Security, and Medicare. Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. Definition: The Private Swim and/or Dive Instructor provides personalized one-on-one or small group lessons, tailored to each student's needs and goals. This role focuses on improving swimming and diving techniques, building water safety awareness, and fostering confidence in the water. The instructor ensures a safe, motivating, and enjoyable experience, helping students of all levels achieve their full potential. Principal Duties: • Schedule individual or small group lessons with interested people, processed through the City of Longmont. • Maintain awareness of current pool use schedules, and plan lessons when appropriate. When necessary, share pool space with other City of Longmont programs and/or patrons. • Teach lessons in a progressive manner and routinely communicate student progress to parents. • Plan and prepare for scheduled lessons, catered to the desired outcomes of patrons. • Prepares, cares for, and safely stores equipment used for instruction. • Maintain an atmosphere of safety during all classes. • Adhere to City of Longmont philosophies, policies and procedures. • Observe, follow, and enforce established policies and procedures of the division. • Be courteous and tactful in personal interactions with customers and staff. • Knowledge of City of Longmont private lesson fee's, packages, and entry processes. • Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes. Working Environment: Working conditions are performed either indoors or outdoors and involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures, high humidity, direct sun and/or moderate to loud background noise. Work requires frequent use of fingers and hands, walking and standing, hearing, speaking, problem solving, verbal and written communication and customer contact. Handling multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, custodial duties, slippery/uneven walking surfaces, working alone or working closely with others. Work may require up to four hours shifts in chemically treated water. Work occasionally involves: light/moderate lifting and carrying (1-49 lbs.), frequent bending, stooping and kneeling. Qualifications: Must be at least 15 years of age. Previous experience teaching or coaching swimming and/or diving. Experience in a private, one-on-one instruction setting is preferred. Ability to teach swimmers and divers of all ages and skill levels. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain techniques clearly and provide constructive feedback. Experience in fostering a positive, motivating environment for students is essential. Proven ability to manage and schedule lessons effectively, ensuring timely communication with clients regarding availability, rescheduling, and lesson planning. Comfortable with coordinating lesson times to accommodate clients' needs and managing adjustments in a flexible, professional manner. Desired Qualifications: Swim Instructor and/or dive instructor certification from a recognized organization (such as American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, YMCA-Swim Instructor, Starfish Aquatics, Scuba Schools International, or USA Swimming/Diving). American Red Cross CPR, first aid, and AED. Concussions for coaches training. American red cross lifeguard. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening. DEADLINE: Open Until Filled An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information, call (303) 651-8609. The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE

Location: Longmont, CO, US

Posted Date: 6/14/2025