Water Safety Instructor 55004-2026

Qualifications

• Possession of a recognized certification or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 16 years of age

Other Requirements

• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
• Ability to instruct students and patrons of all ages and levels in water safety education and swimming techniques
• Ability to communicate readily and effectively with district wide staff, students, parents and patrons in person and over the phone
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds

Essential Functions

• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Provides instruction in water safety for school district classes, public group and/or private swim lessons
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Works flexible hours
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports
• Performs other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Benefits/Compensation

• Salary range: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts, may receive experience credit towards salary placement.
• Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits.
• Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE.
• Time Off: Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave.
• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
• Personal Leave: 3 days per school year
• Pro Tech employees are eligible to accrue ten (10) days vacation at one (1) - five (5) years of service. The accrual days are incrementally improved by five (5) days at the completion of five (5), eleven (11) and twenty (20) consecutive years of service respectively.