Swim Instructor

Department Overview:

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

During the school year, MSCR offers Afterschool and Enrichment Programs at 15 MMSD Schools. Many of these sites have been awarded Community Learning Center (CLC) grants through the Federal Government. These programs offer curriculum to help support the students who need extra support in math and/or literacy.

Anticipated Start Date:

9/21/2024

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

18.5

Schedule:

Evening and weekend hours available.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$17.00-$19.00

Number of Positions:

25

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be able (or willing to learn) to swim 25 yards of all six strokes to a Level 4 standard.
Must be comfortable in deep water (up to 12 feet).
Work Study required

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous swim lesson experience or other experience working with youth.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

NA

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Job Description & Duties:
Create and implement appropriate structured swim instruction to all participants, infants through adults.
Lead teach a class of 7-10 participants, depending on experience and/or certifications with no additional assistance.
Observe and evaluate swimmers based on Red Cross standards.

Work Location: West High School, La Follette High School, East High School, Memorial High School, Lapham Elementary School.

This is a non work-study position, please fill out an MSCR application at: https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/6268?c=mmsd

Physical Demands:

NA

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

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Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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