Assistant, Aquatics (Regular Part-Time, Key West Campus)

EXPIRED

Description

The part-time Assistant, Aquatics supports the Athletics Director with planning, organizing, and instructing swimming lessons, and any other class held at the pool facility located on the Key West Campus. This position reports to the Athletics Director and typically maintains a 10-25 hour work week (not to exceed 25 hours per week) and schedules may vary according to need.

Examples of Duties

1. Responsible for the safety of individuals enrolled in classes held at the College pool.
   
2. Ensure that under no condition the pool is left unattended while people are swimming.
   
3. Give aid to those in distress and administer First Aid and CPR according to industry standards.
   
4. Plans, organizes, and teaches swimming lessons.
   
5. Maintains order in the aquatic facility and ensures proper use of equipment in compliance with safety standards.
   
6. Opens and closes the aquatic facility, as needed.
   
7. Completes administrative work for classes held at the pool including scheduling and office duties, as assigned.
   
8. Completes maintenance tasks as assigned by the Athletics Director.
   
9. Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
   
10. Assists in supporting events at the aquatic facility or off-site for College-sanctioned events.

Description

The part-time Assistant, Aquatics supports the Athletics Director with planning, organizing, and instructing swimming lessons, and any other class held at the pool facility located on the Key West Campus. This position reports to the Athletics Director and typically maintains a 10-25 hour work week (not to exceed 25 hours per week) and schedules may vary according to need.

Examples of Duties

1. Responsible for the safety of individuals enrolled in classes held at the College pool.
   
2. Ensure that under no condition the pool is left unattended while people are swimming.
   
3. Give aid to those in distress and administer First Aid and CPR according to industry standards.
   
4. Plans, organizes, and teaches swimming lessons.
   
5. Maintains order in the aquatic facility and ensures proper use of equipment in compliance with safety standards.
   
6. Opens and closes the aquatic facility, as needed.
   
7. Completes administrative work for classes held at the pool including scheduling and office duties, as assigned.
   
8. Completes maintenance tasks as assigned by the Athletics Director.
   
9. Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
   
10. Assists in supporting events at the aquatic facility or off-site for College-sanctioned events.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to perform proper swim strokes and techniques.
• Ability to remain calm and act quickly during an emergency and to perform lifeguard and rescue techniques according to industry standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain a harmonious working relationship with fellow employees and pool patrons.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of College mission, policies, procedures, and services.
• Proficient in the use of technology.

Education and Qualifications: - One year of experience in teaching swimming of different ages and abilities is required. - One year of experience working as a lifeguard is required.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations: - Current certifications from the American Red Cross or the equivalent of the following are required: - Lifeguard Training with CPR for the professional rescuer and First Aid - Water Safety Instructor

Physical Skills: - Moderate (15-44lbs) lifting. - Pulling, pushing, reaching. - Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, climbing, swimming, and balancing.

Environmental Conditions: - Works in an outside environment around a swimming pool.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with a disability.)

Supplemental Information

Please submit all materials online. Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at hr@cfk.edu or (305) 809-3118 if you need assistance.

Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).

Please Note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit https://www.naces.org/ or https://aice-eval.org/ for more information.

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• Main Contact: Dr. Jenee Marquis Mendez, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability, (305) 809-3118 or jenee.mendez@cfk.edu
• Title IX Coordinator: Jessica Losardo, Director, Advancement, (305) 809-3198 or jessica.losardo@cfk.edu
• Disability Services: Nicole Gerrard, Associate Dean, Student Success Services, (305) 809-3262 or nicole.gerrard@cfk.edu

Mailing Address: The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040

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