Swim Instructor (Recreation Assistant III, Grade S3)

Montgomery County Government

About the Position

WHO WE ARE 

Montgomery County Department of Recreation is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with a mission to provide high quality, diverse, and accessible community-based programs, activities, and services that serve the recreation and leisure needs of the Montgomery County community. The department manages 39 facilities including recreation centers, senior centers, and indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and provides thousands of programs such as out-of-school activities, aquatics, classes, youth and adult sports programs and leagues, senior programs, and therapeutic recreation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Swim Instructors to teach swimming skills to individuals of all ages and skill levels. The ideal candidate will have a passion for water safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide a positive, supportive learning environment. The Swim Instructor will deliver engaging, effective lessons that promote water safety, improve swimming techniques, and build confidence in the water. With flexible hours and several locations to choose from, this is a great opportunity for those looking to make an impact. 

What You'll Be Doing

As a Swim Instructor, you will: 

  • Teach Swimming Lessons: Instruct individual and group swim lessons for swimmers of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced. 
  • Ensure Safety: Monitor swimmers closely to ensure a safe and secure environment. Enforce pool safety rules and protocols. 
  • Assess Progress: Evaluate students’ swimming abilities, track progress, and provide constructive feedback. Adjust lesson plans as needed to accommodate different learning styles. 
  • Provide Encouragement and Support: Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere to help students build confidence and enjoy learning to swim. 
  • Maintain Equipment and Facility: Ensure that swim equipment is properly maintained and assist with pool upkeep as needed 
  • Communicate with Parents/Guardians: Regularly update parents or guardians on their child's progress and address any questions or concerns about lessons. 
  • Attend Training: Participate in ongoing professional development and attend safety training or certification renewals as required. 
  • Follow Safety Protocols: Respond quickly and effectively to any emergencies or incidents, following established emergency procedures and first aid protocols. 

Successful candidates should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities: 

  • Physical Requirements: Ability to demonstrate swimming skills, work in water for extended periods, and perform physical tasks related to instruction. 
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply fundamentals of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, arithmetic and standard office practices and procedures. 
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. 
  • Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the public. 
  • This position may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the program schedule. 

The hourly rate for this seasonal position is $18.15

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience: Three hundred (300) hours of relevant work experience as a leader or instructor in one or more specialized recreation activities. 
  • Education: Ability to read and write in English. 
  • Equivalency: None 

SPECIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Swim Instructor: Water Safety Instructor Certificate or previous swim teaching or coaching experience.
  • Aquatics positions require the Medical History Review with a Drug/Alcohol screen. 

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

  • Experience providing customer service 
  • Experience communicating verbally and in writing 
  • Experience working with Word, Excel, Outlook, and registration software 
  • Bilingual Candidates preferred 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year. 

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

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