Springfield Park District

Swim Instructor

Eisenhower, Nelson Center, and Veterans Memorial Pools

Department: Eisenhower, Nelson Center, Veteran’s Memorial Pools

Position Title: Swim Instructor (entry level)

Reporting Authority: Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard Supervisor and Aquatic Director

Classification: Non-Exempt – Non-Union

Salary: $13.50per hour

What is the Springfield Park District?

The Springfield Park District offers a variety of educational and recreational programs, classes and events for people ranging in age from 6 months to seniors. The Park District partners with several local organizations and clubs to provide athletic programming such as youth baseball/softball, men’s soccer, disk golf leagues, cricket, rugby, pickleball, youth football, bicycling clubs and related clubs/groups. Additionally, the Springfield Park District also maintains intergovernmental/cooperative agreement with various Police Departments, School District and local colleges. We manage 4 Golf Courses, 2 Indoor Ice Rinks, 2 Outdoor Pools, Indoor Pool, 3 Dog Runs, 3 Disc Golf Courses, 2 Baseball Stadiums, 2 Early Childhood Program Facilities; Preschool & Funshop, 2 Historic Pavilions, Special Needs Facility, a Carillon, Botanical Garden, Tennis Complex, Skate Park, Erin’s Pavilion Rental Facility and the Henson Robinson Zoo.

Our Mission: to provide accessible and memorable recreational opportunities that enrich the community and improve the quality of life for generations as well as conserve our natural resources.

Position Summary:

The Swim Instructor is a entry level position. Candidates are responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

The Swim Instructor will teach swimming techniques, strokes, and water safety rules to students of various swimming abilities. Works collaboratively with participants and aquatics staff to ensure a positive learning environment. Communicates well with parents on student progress. Experience in babysitting, nanny positions, child-care facilities, camp counselor, receptionist, retail, food industry, customer service representative and other similar activities involving pre-school age children to seniors is a plus.

This position reports to Eisenhower Pool, 2351 E. Cornell Ave, Springfield 62703 Ph: 217-525-8847 or where the Aquatics Mangers may need. Swim Instructor will perform work in and around the Aquatics facilities and involves regular contact with the public. Working hours may vary. Candidates must be willing to have flexibility in scheduling and could work weekdays, evenings and/or weekends and hours are based on facility’s needs.

Preferred Candidates should have strong swimming skills and one years’ experience as a swim instructor, or lifeguard.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Complete records and reports.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
• Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance).
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Teach Swimming Lessons

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must be a minimum age of 15 years old
• Knowledge in best practices for instructing youth swim lessons
• Ability to plan lessons and set participant goals
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures
• Must have leadership and public relations skills
• Must have good decision-making skills
• Must be a team player and be willing to work in groups.

General Requirements:

• Must be able to read and write and have good command of the English language.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Physical capabilities- lists 50 pounds, squat, bend and move as necessary for the job.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
• Must have basic proficiency of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Responsible to follow policies and procedures outlined in Springfield Park District employee manual.

Application & Resumes should be submitted Online:

To be considered for a position, all applicants should apply online through our Job Opportunity and Tracking Portal. No paper applications or resumes will be accepted. Go to www.springfieldparks.org and click on Join Our Team to see a full list of job opportunities.

The Springfield Park District is committed to the provisions of Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action to its applicants regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, age sex, marital or veterans’ status, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.