Temp - Instructor: Water Ready with Drownproofing (Arlington Echo)

About the role

This position serves as lead Water Safety Instructor for Anne Arundel County's 5th grade water safety program, Water Ready with Drownproofing. Duties include "in the water" instruction, supervision of students, completion of Skill Achievement Reports, care and maintenance of instructional materials, and assistance to the Teacher Specialist during parent training.

Responsibilities

• Serves as lead water safety instructor in the implementation of skill development as outlined in the Teacher Handbook to Drown-proofing Program.
• Completes student skill testing and evaluation forms for each student in his/her class or group.
• Maintains the pool and in some cases the operation of the pool as per regulations established by Anne Arundel County Health Department, Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center and/or pool to which assigned.
• Works cooperatively with all school personnel and parents involved in the Drown-proofing Program.
• Assists in training of parents and volunteers.
• Assists in the supervision of volunteer staff.
• Attends staff in-services and meetings as scheduled.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

• One (1) year aquatic teaching experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Skills

• Lifeguard Certification issued by American Red Cross licensed training provider preferred.
• Pool Operator License issued by Anne Arundel County Department of Health preferred.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate issued by American Red Cross licensed training provider preferred.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.