Swim Instructor (Short-term/hourly)

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number S Position Title Swim Instructor (Short-term / hourly) Location District Office Department Community Fitness Position Number TBD Percentage of Full Time % FLSA Non-Exempt (accrues overtime) Months per Year other If other, please specify Min Salary $18.

00 (hourly) Max Salary $75.00 (hourly) Position Type Classified, Temporary Posting Text Who We Are The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students.

As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.

The District’s is focused on Student Success, Equity and Social Justice. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College.

All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions enrolling approximately 33, students each academic year.

San Mateo County Community College District has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves.

Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the

Who We Want We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations.

Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

The Position The Swim Instructor works with the Bulldogs Swim School and teaches swimming basics to children of all ages 3 to 12 years old.

Duties and Responsibilities The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Plan lessons and follow the instruction curriculum
• Present proper demonstrations of skills in the water with students
• Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment
• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete written evaluations of students
• Effectively communicate student progress to parents
• Teach basic swimming skills to children ages 3 to 12 years old

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working with children

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be friendly, outgoing, and able to motivate students
• Ability to teach both group and private lessons to children and adults
• Must be able to adapt and be flexible
• Ability to anticipate possible hazardous situations and ensure the safety of students

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 20 40lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2-5 years swim teaching history
• CPR Certified and / or Lifeguard Certified (we will provide certification if yours is not current)
• Available to teach weekday evenings 3 : 00 pm-8 : 30 pm and weekends 9 : 00 am -2 : 30 pm

Benefits Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not included. Posting Detail Information Open Date 06 / 08 / First Review Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit :

1. A completed online District application form (go to to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact :

SMCCCD Office of Human Resources

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San Mateo, CA

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Conditions of Employment Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following :

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process

In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet.

If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime.

However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.