Swimming Instructor

About the Employer

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.

Job Summary

***SEASONAL PART-TIME JOB ANNOUNCEMENT*** LAUSD IS HIRING SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS FOR OUR BEYOND SWIM READY PROGRAM!

JOB DETAILS:

POSITION: SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR

PAY RATE: 21.90/HOURLY

SHIFTS: 6 HOURS 8AM-3PM

DURATION: PART TIME 6 WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER (TENTATIVELY JUNE-JULY) ***DAYTIME HOURS***

JOB DESCRIPTION: Conducts swimming classes in District Youth Services programs that include teaching beginner through advanced techniques. A Swimming Instructor (Recreation) teaches swimming classes. A Senior Swimming Instructor teaches swimming classes, trains pool swimming personnel, and is responsible for unit personnel and pool facilities in the absence of the Pool Supervisor.

Typical Duties

1. Teaches swimming, lifesaving, and diving to persons of all ages who have varying degrees of skill by following prescribed lesson plans and developing supplementary plans as necessary.
2. Rotates lifeguard duties on an hourly basis with instructional duties.
3. Checks air temperature and chemical content and temperature of water and brings deviations to the attention of persons responsible for pool maintenance.
4. Assists in setting up and securing portable pools.
5. Sets up and inspects pool equipment and reports unsanitary and unsafe conditions to the appropriate authority.
6. Performs minor emergency repair, maintenance, and clean-up work required to prevent accidents and to maintain maximum health conditions.
7. Assists with public relations activities, such as orientation lectures for parents and children.
8. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and

Personal Characteristics

1. Knowledge of techniques used in teaching swimming, diving, and water safety.
2. Knowledge of methods of rescuing people from water.
3. Knowledge of rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the operation and use of school swimming pools.
4. Knowledge of first aid, including methods of artificial respiration.