Salary: $15.04 - $15.95 Hourly
Location : 50010, IA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 24-PRWSI-02
Department: Parks and Recreation - Temporary & Part-time positions
Opening Date: 11/27/2024
Closing Date: 5/23/2025 12:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MERIT
Residency Requirement?: No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
General Information The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Furman Aquatic Center Water Safety Instructors for the 2025 Summer Season!
Shift times vary with day and evening hours, weekdays and weekends, April through September.
Water Safety Instructors are directly accountable to the Shift Leaders, Recreation Assistant and Aquatics Manager, and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation.
Examples of Essential Job Functions Teach water safety skills for various skill levels, as assigned; ensure safety of all participants; enforce all aquatic facility polices, rules and regulations; recognize and respond to any emergency situations; evaluate and record participants skills; inspect equipment before use and report any issues to lesson coordinator; complete and submit required reports of a swim lesson; and participate in scheduled in-service sessions.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.
Qualifications Age Requirement:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
Experience:
- Prior experience is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Current American Red Cross or YMCA Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate. Equivalent certifications issued by other organizations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates not possessing these certifications may still apply as a
Swim Instructor and can obtain the WSI certification through the City, free of charge.
Please attach your WSI/Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate to your application!Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must possess knowledge of water safety practices.
- Must possess a strong swimming ability.
- Thorough knowledge of swimming and water safety, and application of skill.
- Knowledgeable of child development (obtained during WSI certification).
- Ability to teach and relate positively to participants.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.
- Ability to maintain an exceptional level of safety and pool facilities.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times while on site.
- Ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.
Supplemental Information Selection Process:The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.
The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.
E-Verify Process:The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.
E-Verify Process:The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at:
NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.
The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.
This classification is not eligible for benefits.
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Are you at least 16 years of age or older?
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If you checked "No" to the previous question, will you be 16 years of age before Memorial Day?
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Do you have a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification? if so, please attach a copy to your application.
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Can you pass the two lifeguard pre-requisite skills below to acquire WSI certification? Pre-requisite 1: Complete the following swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150-yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. (Swim goggles are allowed.); Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2-minutes by treading water using only the legs.; Swim 50-yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.Pre-requisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1-minute, 40-seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20-yards. (face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).; Surface dive (fee-first or head-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.; Return to the surface and swim 20-yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.; Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.)
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What is your availability to work in the summer months? (days of the week and times you're available)
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Are you available to work the full season, Memorial Day through Labor Day?
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If you cannot work the full season, what date can you start and what date is the last day you can work?
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