Shift times vary with day and evening hours, weekdays and weekends, April through September.

Water Safety Instructors are directly accountable to the Shift Leaders, Recreation Assistant and Aquatics Manager, and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Experience:

• Prior experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current American Red Cross or YMCA Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate. Equivalent certifications issued by other organizations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates not possessing these certifications may still apply as a Swim Instructor and can obtain the WSI certification through the City, free of charge.

Please attach your WSI/Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate to your application!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess knowledge of water safety practices.
• Must possess a strong swimming ability.
• Thorough knowledge of swimming and water safety, and application of skill.
• Knowledgeable of child development (obtained during WSI certification).
• Ability to teach and relate positively to participants.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.
• Ability to maintain an exceptional level of safety and pool facilities.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times while on site.
• Ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.

E-Verify Process:
The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.