Aquatic Center- Youth Instructor

SUMMARY: The Youth Instructor shall handle the daily operations for youth programs at the Aquatic Center. The primary area of responsibility is to teach boating safety to children ages 7-17.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to be proficient in sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and boating safety through on-site training. Perform rescues as needed.
• Responsible for up to15 or more children per week during assigned summer camp sessions as needed.
• Supervise/instruct youth groups, birthday parties, team builds as needed.
• Check-in and check-out of campers is required on daily basis. Typically Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.
• Facility and equipment cleaning is required on a daily basis.
• Available to work overtime during peak seasons as needed.
• Must be available for certain shifts or special events.
• Other duties may be assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Must enjoy children and be able to be an educator as well as a role model
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to speak publicly in front of children and youth
• Must have thorough knowledge of the Aquatic Center programs and class offerings and outreach as a whole
• Ability to appropriately use all power boats

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• C.P.R., First Aid, Lifeguard Certificate (must be current)
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability drive a power boat and pass the DBAW Safety Certification/CA Boater Card
• Ability to play and facilitate games in a fun environment
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and be prepared for both heat and cold
• Must have prior experience in sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and canoeing, rowing or have completed the required courses

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Previous Aquatic/boating knowledge
• Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement
• Previous experience working with children

BACKGROUND CHECK:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily after the candidate is offered a position with Associated Students, Inc. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students, Inc. employees who apply for the position.

All Aquatic Center Staff must sign a Code of Conduct and Dress Code Agreement.

JEANNE CLERY ACT (Applies to front desk positions at the Aquatic Center and the Children’s Center)

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and is required to immediately forward to the Sacramento State Police Department all reports of crimes brought to their attention pursuant to the Clery Act and California State Education Code, Chapter 16, of the Donahue Higher Education Act, Section 67380.