Water Safety Instructor

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Adhere to NOVA Parks guidelines and methods for teaching swimming skills and lessons.
• Develop daily written lesson plans for each swim class to accomplish all skills by the last class.
• Take attendance at each class and record on the roster.
• Update the skill sheet for each class at the conclusion of each class.
• Along with the Swim Class Coordinator, complete and distribute student certificates, complete NOVA Parks course records and paperwork at the conclusion of each session.
• Responsible to find a substitute WSI if unable to teach a class.
• Be prepared to teach make-up classes or to make alternate arrangements with a substitute WSI or parents of students.
• Instruct assisting Lifeguards in daily lesson plan, expectations for the students, and specific activities for the Lifeguard.
• Spend time in the water with each class.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate or equivalent experience teaching swim lessons.
• Required to purchase and wear a standard uniform.