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Swim Lesson Instructor (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing - 63547

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Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation (formerly Cal Youth Camps) leads the way in providing summer camps for kids of all ages. Located on the UC Berkeley campus for more than 60 years, we offer high-caliber, impactful, and fun camps.

Responsibilities

Program Instruction:

• Effectively teach swimming skills and water safety to children in a progressive sequence
• Run organized and well executed classes.
• Incorporate diverse and fun activities into lessons.
• Assess participant swimming skills for appropriate level placement and for completing progress reports.
• Interact with every child in the class for each lesson, avoid playing favorites.
• Child Supervision & Class Management:
• Maintain a safe class atmosphere and keep constant watch over participants.
• Follow check-in/out procedures.
• Walk children safely between meeting location and pool, monitor locker room changes when applicable.
• Demonstrate good judgement.
• Resolve disciplinary problems appropriately, complete Incident Reports as needed.

Administrative:

• Demonstrate responsibility in regard to work schedule, meetings & trainings.
• Demonstrate responsibility toward equipment, e.g. clipboard, pool toys, pool covers and supplies (keep in order, well maintained, and return to their proper location).
• Complete and submit paperwork accurately and on time (course record sheets, progress reports, attendance, timesheets, lesson plans, etc.).
• Maintain and submit copy of current certifications as listed in the job description.
• Follow all aquatic program, pool facility, camp, and emergency policies & procedures.

Other:

• Dress in appropriate and well-maintained attire/uniform while instructing. Instructors are required to purchase their own navy-blue one-piece or two-piece workout swimsuit.
• Maintain a positive attitude while working, help wherever needed, work well with co- workers.
• Display good customer service skills, especially with the public, parents, and recreational swimmers.
• Accept feedback and make necessary corrections.
• Display appropriate behavior (action and language) around campers, parents, and staff.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as requested by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, critical thinking, multi-tasking, time management skills, and dynamic flexibility in adapting to the needs of clients.
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
• Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills.
• Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn campus policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete Accident Reports, Incident Reports, and Child Abuse/Neglect (CANRA) forms when needed, making sure to alert supervisors.
• Ability to follow campus-wide procedures in Mandated Reporting laws regarding child abuse and neglect (CANRA).
• Current Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $18.07 - $19.00.

• This is a 6-month, 30%, part-time (12 hours per week), limited (temporary) position that is not eligible for UC benefits.
• This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Other Information

This is an ongoing hiring process with numerous positions available. Applications will be regularly assessed, and hiring will occur at various points throughout the year. The job listing will remain open for as long as applications are accepted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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