Aquatic Recreation Instructor at Cosumnes Community Services District, CA

About the Department

The Cosumnes Community Services District Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified individuals for the part-time seasonal position of Recreation Instructor in Aquatics. Scheduled hours are limited to 960 hours per year.  Actual hours assigned may be increased or decreased at any time, depending upon the needs of the program or department.

Position Description
Under general supervision, the Aquatics Recreation Instructor teaches Recreation and Leisure Enrichment classes to a variety of skill and age levels. The Recreation Instructor may teach specialized classes for one or more recreation programs, including the development and implementation of the program curriculum and budget, procurement of program supplies, and assisting with the training of support staff.  Functions and responsibilities expected to be performed may vary depending on the area of assignment.  Specialized class instructor opportunities include, but are not limited to:  Deep Water, Aqua Yoga,  Water Stretch, Water Interval Fitness, and more. 

Salary Information:
The Recreation Instructor salary range is between $26.25 - $28.00 per hour. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge, and shall be no more than the mid-point of the salary range.

**This position will remain open until filled. Early submission of applications is strongly encouraged.**

Position Duties

The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required. 

Recreation Instructor: 

• Provides group or private instruction to recreation participants of all ages and skill levels; evaluates participants and teaches according to defined program outlines, descriptions, and goals; maintains course record sheets;
• Makes minor program modifications to match age and abilities of participants as needed;
• Provides and develops new curriculum for District programs, including but not limited to, sourcing vendors for program materials;
• Assists with the update of existing curriculum for District programs;
• Assists in the development of marketing tools, including but not limited to, requesting and reviewing flier and class descriptions;
• Designs and implements training specific to their area of instruction; 
• Maintains constant watch over patrons in assigned areas and assists patrons in distress;
• Designs and implements program specific training, provides hands-on instruction to onsite staff as required;
• Required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: 

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certain assignments may require certifications. When specified, the certifications must be obtained by the time of appointment and must be retained throughout employment as a condition of employment.
Experience:

•  Two (2) years of teaching and/or coaching in the area of instruction; or applicable degree or certification/designation in the area of instruction.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment; Certification must be maintained through employment;
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred

• Water Aerobics: Possession of a valid Water Aerobics Instructor Certification from the Aquatic Exercise Association, United States Water Fitness Association, or equivalent;

Knowledge of:

• Current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in the planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating recreation programs or facilities;
• Proficiency in computer database programs, desktop publishing, and word processing currently used programs such as Word, Excel, Active Net, VISIO, and PowerPoint;
• Basic operation of automated office machines including calculator, computer, keyboard, printers, and other peripherals, copier, and fax machine;
• Basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages, and fractions;
• Coaching and instruction methods for all ages and abilities.

Ability to: 

• Effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with program participants, facility users, independent contractors, vendors, CSD personnel and the public;
• Comprehend and prepare reports and forms such as accident, incident, and behavior reports; emergency, registration, and Hold Harmless forms using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style;
• Lead a classroom of students providing clear instruction and guidance on a day to day basis;
• Analyze and use independent judgment in problem solving fairly routine situations such as responding to customer or employee problems/complaints, supervising children's activities and trips, caring for children with injuries and resolving conflicts between participants to ensure safety.

• Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; occasionally reaching and twisting to reach equipment surrounding desk; occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling and twisting while performing classroom work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting up to forty (40) pounds for setting up programs and/or special events;
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision;
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of office equipment and hand tools such as, but not limited to, cleaning and first aid supplies such as scissors, plunger and mop;
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone;
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasionally works alone;
• Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving. 

Typical Working Conditions
 Work will be performed indoors or outside depending on the classes being taught. Those being taught outdoors will be in various types of weather. Incumbents may be exposed to noise, moisture, dust, vibrations, heat and cold. Work may take place and require travel in a vehicle to and from off-site indoor and outdoor locations throughout the District.

Other Qualifications

THE PROCESS:
Application Review (Pass/Fail): All applicants must complete and submit an application by the final filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job and other needs of the position.

• Supplemental Questions: The supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of the applicant's education, training, and experience. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, the supplemental questions may be used as part of the supplemental screening.
• Supplemental Screening:  The district will review the responses to the supplemental questions of all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications. The most competitive candidates in the applicant pool will be selected to continue in the selection process.
• Interview: The most qualified candidates from the supplemental screening will be invited to participate in a Zoom Panel interview. The tentative interview dates are scheduled for October 15, November 19, and December 17.    

• Driving Record:  A State of California, DMV driving record printout will be required.

• Work Eligibility: The District participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the US.

Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.


RIGHT-TO-WORK VERIFICATION
Documentation verifying the candidate's legal right to work in the United States will be required and shall be presented upon hire.

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