Water Safety Instructor

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes personal classes, teaching methods, and goals that support the general teaching outlines provided by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.
• Organizes and directs activities of assigned students in order to provide a high level of quality instruction for all students.
• Ensures that all class students are registered and on the class roster prior to beginning class.
• Establishes positive public relations with parents or guardians of class students helping them recognize and understand swimming developments and achievements.
• Solves simple complaints in matters related to swimming instruction and refers other complaints to the supervisor.
• Enforces pool safety standards and facility operational rules for all individuals using the facilities.
• Helps organize and assists in the development of special programs, activities, or instruction.
• Completes and submits records and documentation of completed lessons to the pool manager and the American Red Cross office.
• Works with the pool manager on an on-going basis to improve and refine individual teaching skills related to teaching effective swimming lessons to various age groups and various skill levels.
• Maintains patron safety; monitors patron behavior in and around the pool.
• Performs custodial work as necessary, including maintaining a safe pool and deck area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year of lifeguarding or water safety experience
• Current Lifeguard Certification
• Current Water Safety Instructor Certification
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Pay

This position is not eligible for benefits.