Job ID: 5486599 Position Summary Teach American Red Cross swim lessons. Qualifications, Certifications and Experience Certifications Obtainable upon Employment (Complete within 2 weeks of hire and prior to first scheduled shift; Cost of certification and time spent on the certification are covered by the employer) + Trainings required by the Johnston Community School District + Trainings required by Community Education Experience + Must be at least 16 years old + American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR-PR preferred + American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor preferred Performance Criteria Professional + Teach swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities. + Assist more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities. + Assess the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly. + Monitor students to prevent accidents and injuries. + Implement ground rules for each swim session. + Plan swimming lessons that take into account students’ abilities and progressive development. + Identify incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly. + Keep work area clean and prepared for class. + Attend all assigned meetings and in-services + Perform other such duties and function as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position Personal Johnston Community Education employees are expected to: + Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district. + Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages. + Demonstrate initiative and the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision. + Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others. + Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner. + Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures. + Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions. + Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills. + Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience. + Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation. + Focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regards to safety of participants. + Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities. + Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program. + Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations. General + Work location will be assigned as needed. + Work days/hours may vary depending upon program needs. + Primary location is Johnston Community School District facilities and program-specific. + Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher-level leadership. + Performance evaluation conducted by direct supervisor.