Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate the overall operation of the swimming lesson program.
• Supervise and directs swimming lesson instructors.
• Assess performance of instructors and complete session evaluations.
• Collaborate with Pool Managers and Recreation Supervisor on scheduling swimming lessons adhering to proper student/teacher ratio.
• Keep accurate records of registration, participant skills completion, and other program related paperwork (reports: accident/ incident, theft, bloodborne).
• Perform building security duties such as locking and unlocking pool sites and monitoring pool deck, locker rooms/ bathrooms, lobby, and hallways.
• Initiate communication to management staff, including pool managers, daily regarding concerns, safety, needs, successes, and functional support.
• Provide high level of leadership.
• Serve as a positive role model to the participants and staff.
• Encourage children to participate in activities through positive reinforcement.
• Perform set-up and take-down of program related equipment.
• Teach swim classes, as needed.

• Shall wear distinctive clothing or other means of identification per the City of Appleton Dress Code.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationship with fellow staff members, management staff, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Work closely with the Parks and Recreation Department staff to ensure all department and City of Appleton rules, policies, and procedures are observed and enforced.
• Report directly to and perform any other duties as assigned by Recreation Supervisor.
• Issues certificates on the last day of class.
• Assist multiple session enrollees with class changes and transfers and communicate with administrative staff of Appleton Parks and Recreation or Recreation Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR and WSI Certificate preferred. 
• Ability to effectively coordinate and direct the activities of the swimming lesson program.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise and train swimming instructors.
• Strong skills in: customer service, oral and written communication, and leadership.
• Ability and/ or experience to work with varied age groups, including children.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Able to work duration of the program as assigned.
• Shall wear Park and Recreation staff uniform per the City of Appleton dress code.

Other Qualifications

Employment Season: Fall and Winter
 Work Location: East and West Pool (Jan- April, Sept- Nov)
 Pay Grade: 4
 Education Level Required: High School Graduate/GED