Duties and Responsibilities:- Ability to assist in instructing with sound principles in the area of competitive aquatics, with attention given to one or more of the following:
- Swimming
- Water Polo
- Triathlon Training
- Ability to speak and communicate before both small and large groups of people with poise and enthusiasm.
- Critique and give feedback to participants regarding their work and performance level.
- Provide a safe, fun and enjoyable learning environment for all participants.
- Maintain an open communication with direct supervisor in regards to scheduling and coaching.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with students of all ages, patrons, customers, staff and upper management.
- Be on time and prepared to teach your class.
- Help facilitate equality and fairness among all participants.
- Ensure that any classroom changes or modifications are communicated to all classroom participants in an efficient manner.
- Adhere to all Protecting the Mission policies and procedures as established by The Salvation Army.
- Knowledge of safety precautions needed and ability to ensure compliance/ adherence by all class members.
- Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful problems with facilities to proper supervisor.
- Generate legible and accurate accident and incident reports as required and immediately rectify or notify appropriate personnel of all accidents or potentially unsafe conditions.
- Follow and adhere to all of The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
General Qualifications and Proficiencies:- Must be at least 16 years old.
- At least 1 year of prior experience in area of focus.
- Must successfully complete the Child Safety training as established by The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
- Must have ability to work and relate well with people.
- Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by the Health Department as well as The Salvation Army.
- Have a Philosophy of education that is consistent with that of the Kroc Center and The Salvation Army.
- Have the ability to work with children, adults, and other staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling and education including but not limited to:
- Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to students of all ages.
- Sensitivity to the individual needs of students.
- Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
- Dependability.
- Ability to handle security and crisis situations, calmly.
- Ability to seek supervision and use it consistently.
- Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to demonstrate skills & techniques in area of focus.
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
- Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Special Comments:I understand that as an employee I represent The Salvation Army and agree to respect and work within its Christian tenets.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
