Swim Instructor

The Town of Herndon boasts a unique balance of strong sense of community and being a next generation small town and each employee is pivotal in providing exceptional services to our citizens. The Town has an immediate need for a Swim Instructor in the Parks and Recreation department. As a Swim Instructor, you will teach swimming lessons at the town’s indoor aquatic facility. 

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Lesson plans: Developing and implementing lesson plans

• Instruction: Demonstrating proper swimming techniques and providing individualized instruction

• Feedback: Encouraging students and providing feedback to help them improve their skills

• Safety: Ensuring a safe and clean environment for students, enforcing pool rules, and responding to emergencies

• Communication: Communicating with students, parents, and supervisors

• Record keeping: Maintaining accurate records of student attendance and progress, and reporting accidents and incidents to management

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience teaching learn-to-swim classes to youth and adults in indoor aquatic center or outdoor facility

- Strong swimmer and passionate about water safety and teaching others love of aquatics.

- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR and Water Safety Instructor current certifications

- Bi-lingual in English/Spanish highly desirable.

Work Location: 
• 814 Ferndale Ave (Herndon Community Center)
• Due to the nature of a government providing services to the public all duties of this position are required to be fulfilled at the designated worksite in the town. No remote work is available.

Hours: 
Monday-Thursdays 5pm-7:30pm; Saturdays 9am-12pm

Benefits: 
All Part Time Flexible employees of the Town of Herndon enjoy recreation and golf benefits

ADA Statement: 
All people in this position must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role.