Certified Water Safety Instructor

About the role

The Durango Parks and Recreation Department seeks a part-time Water Safety Instructor to provide safe, high-quality swimming instruction for community members of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Teach American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor lessons
• Maintain a safe aquatic environment
• Enforce facility rules
• Ensure all equipment and records are properly maintained
• Support a positive learning environment
• Help participants build confidence and skill in the water

Requirements

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
• Current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications
• Completion of required American Red Cross courses for Water Safety Instructor and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Qualifications

• Can maintain a safe and structured environment for participants in the pool
• Communicate clearly and effectively with participants, parents, and coworkers
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of swimming instruction techniques and can teach age- and skill-appropriate lessons
• Maintain the physical and mental capacity required to perform and demonstrate swimming skills safely
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Benefits

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.