Job Description
Salary: $12.70 Hourly
Location : Allen, TX
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: DRAC-005
Department: PARK & RECREATION
Division: NATATORIUM
Opening Date: 05/06/2024
Closing Date: 5/24/2024 5:00 PM Central
Description HIRING RATE: $12.70 Hourly FULL SALARY RANGE: $12.70 - $15.56 Hourly The City: With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:
- People First - Giving priority to others
- Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity
- Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
- Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
- Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment
Under direct supervision, assists in conducting the City of Allen Swim School programs. Other duties may include providing customer service and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.
Essential Functions The information listed below is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.
- Assists in conducting swim lessons by helping to instruct courses for all age groups and leading and conducting preschool classes.
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of participants in their care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Education and Experience Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Less than high school or equivalency with no prior relevant work experience
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of: - City policies and procedures.
- Current swimming instructional techniques.
- A variety of swimming strokes: including Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle (front crawl), Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Elementary Backstroke.
- Occupational hazards and safety procedures.
Skill in:
- Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, the public, and City employees.
- Teaching swimming techniques.
- Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.
- Identifying opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction.
- Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
- Effectively communicating orally.
Special Requirements: - CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.
- School Year: Most swim lessons are Tuesdays and Thursdays (4 pm - 8:15 pm) and Saturdays (8 am - 1 pm).
- Summer: Most swim lessons are Monday - Thursday mornings (8 am - 1 pm) and evenings (6 pm - 8:45 pm).
Physical Demands/ Work Environment: - Ability to work varying shifts includingmornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Ability to work outdoors.
- Ability to frequently swim, walk, and sit when leading various activities.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
Supplemental Information Reading Basic - Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Math Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Writing Basic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Managerial Receives directions: The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion.
Supervisory / Organizational Control No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
Complexity Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.
Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills Discussion Very Frequent: More than 51% of work time.
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
Not eligible for benefits.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past?
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Are you at least sixteen (16) years of age?
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Do you currently hold a valid CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Certification?If not, you must obtain within the first thirty (30) days of employment.(If you do have your certifications, please make sure you list them in in the License/Certification section of the application).
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Are you able to work the below schedule? Please note: schedule is subject to change.SCHOOL YEAR: Majority of swim lessons are on Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 PM - 8:15 PM and Saturdays 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.SUMMER: Swim lessons are Monday-Thursday mornings 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM and evenings 6:00PM - 8:45 PM.
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