Summary
The City of McKinney Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a special Aquatic's Hiring Event. To be considered you must apply for this position. HIRING EVENT DETAILS
WHEN & WHERE: Thursday, May 9, 2024
4:30pm to 7:30 p.m. (come and go)
McKinney Senior Recreation Center 1400 S College St. McKinney, TX 75069 WHAT TO BRING:
You must bring several forms and personal documents with you to the event.Click here for what you need to bring. Please contact HR if you have any questions: 972-547-7560
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist.
OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION General Supervision is provided by the Aquatic Specialist. The Swimming Instructor Aide will work cooperatively with the Swimming Instructor to ensure that all McKinney Swim School participants receive a positive and safe learning experience. The Swimming Instructor Aide will assist with teaching swimming lessons. New hires must successfully complete the City of McKinney Swimming Instructor Aide training and demonstrate an understanding of the material presented during training.
Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Sets up equipment for McKinney Swim School classes.
- Helps take class attendance.
- Under instruction, supervise and help instruct students, while monitoring class safety.
- Demonstrate any of the swimming strokes taught in the McKinney Swim School program as needed.
- Work individually with special needs participants and/or lower level students .
- Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
- Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS - Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
- Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
- Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
- Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
- Possess a strong sense of maturity and responsibility, work well with children in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
- Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
- Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum age of 15
- Ability to successfully complete the City of McKinney Swimming Instructor Aide Training Course once hired.
- Must have experience in swimming a minimum of 25 yards in both Frontcrawl and Backcrawl and demonstrated proficiency in Breaststroke, Butterfly, Sidestroke, and Elementary Backstroke. Swim strokes will be tested during interview process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have Class C Texas Driver's License
- Mental Health Care through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
