Learn to Swim Coordinator

About the Role

The Town of Castle Rock ’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation , and quality communication.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the daily coordination, organization and implementation of the Town's Learn to Swim program, including instructional classes, private lessons and other associated aquatic activities.
• Assists with evaluating participant swimming abilities and determining appropriate class placement based on established program standards, skill levels and instructional progression.
• Coordinates participant registration, class assignments, transfers, waitlists and enrollment adjustments using the Town's recreation registration software.
• Assists in developing and maintaining program schedules, including class offerings, instructional levels, class capacities, facility availability and seasonal programming needs.
• Coordinates daily instructor schedules, staff assignments and substitute coverage to ensure appropriate staffing for scheduled classes.
• Performs lead-level duties that include providing direction to swim instructors, communicating daily assignments, monitoring instructional activities and providing feedback to the Aquatics Supervisor | Programming.

Requirements

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent recognized certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Additional swim instructor, water safety instructor, swim instructor trainer, coaching or aquatic leadership certifications are preferred.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of swim instruction, water safety and aquatic skill development.
• Knowledge of instructional progression, participant evaluation and appropriate class placement for swimmers of varying ages and abilities.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and developmental needs of children, youth, adults and individuals with varying swimming abilities.