Carlsbad - The Community:
This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of ~115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.

DEI
The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Department:
You will join a nationally accredited agency (one of only five agencies in the State of California) by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) amongst a team dedicated to upholding the department's mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.

Position:
The Aquatics Instructor is a part-time year-round position. Under the supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor and/or Recreation Supervisor, the person in this position will organize, lead and teach specialized aquatic activities and do related work as required.


*Part-time employee cannot exceed 1,000 total hours worked within one fiscal year.

• Conduct American Red Cross swimming lessons ranging from Parent/Child Aquatics to Learn to Swim Level Six
• Promote participation, provide information on available programs and enforce required safety rules and regulations
• Rescue persons in distress and render first aid
• Assist in conducting special events and maintenance and operation of aquatic facilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of teaching swim lessons to all ages
• Knowledge of lifeguarding techniques, first aid, and other aquatic instruction
• Must possess a current certificate in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

• Interact and be patient and professional with the public
• Ability to follow class guidelines and exercises, enforce required safety rules and regulations
• Serve as an ambassador to the Parks and Recreation Department, as well as the City of Carlsbad

• Must possess a current certificate in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• Three months of experience as a swim instructor is preferred

• Nathan Baker:
• Ashlee Benson:
• Timothy Kane: