Temporary - Water Safety Instructor I - Ii (50 - Austin, United States - City of Austin

City of Austin

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Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position Information

Posting Title

Temporary
Water Safety Instructor I
II (50 Positions/Parttime/Parks and Recreation Department)
Job Requisition Number
COA091536
Position Number
T93005
Job Type
Part-Time
Division Name
Parks & Recreation
Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

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Water Safety I ($22.30 per hour): Must have the required certifications.
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Water Safety II ($22.80 per hour): Must have the required certifications and one (1) season of teaching experience.

Applicants must take and pass Certification Training offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Certifications include:

Star Fish Aquatics Water Safety Educator;
StarGuard Lifeguard
CPR for Adult, Child & Infant
First Aid.

Notes to Applicants

The City of Austin
Parks and Recreation Department (PARD
) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more Click
HERE for more information.
The purpose of this City of Austin Parks and Recreation
Water Safety I and II position is to provide aquatic safety and training to the staff and patrons of the City of Austin Aquatics facilitates across the City.

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Required Training/Certifications/Age Requirements:

Training for applicants will be offered by the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department
Aquatic Division.
16 and 17 year old applicants require parent signatures on the applicant paperwork.
Applicants must successfully pass the 40+ hour Lifeguard Training course to be considered for the Lifeguard position.
Returning Lifeguard applicants (with current Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications issued within the last year from the date of training) will be required to take a review course in lieu of the 40+ hour class required for new lifeguards.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

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Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
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Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
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Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
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Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Work environment includes inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases and mists. Tolerate loud noise associated with enthusiasm and excitement. Work outdoors in any and all types of weather and or inclement conditions; and in confined spaces at time. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant's needs and safety issues.

Other:

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Application Status Communication:Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.
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Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
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Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Pay Range
- $ $22.80 per hour.
Hours

Days and Hours:

Work shifts and locations will vary, up to 40 hours per week.
Evenings, Weekends, & Holidays may be required.
May be required to work during special events outside the normal hours for programming needs.
May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Job Close Date

05/29/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Parks and Recreation
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Technical
Location
City of Austin Neighborhood and Municipal Pools
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in water safety instruction.

Other:

Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.