Water Safety Instructor

Position Type:
Aquatics/Water Safety Instructor

Date Posted:
2/20/2024

Location:
Summit Middle School

Date Available:
Ongoing
Terms of Employment
Flexible schedule between the hours of 9am and 2pm based on your availability.
$18 per hour and dependent upon experience.
Training is available through the American Red Cross.

Purpose
The primary responsibility of the water safety instructor is to teach water safety skills in a logical progression for aquatic skill development. The instructor must also provide adequate supervision of the teaching area to ensure safety of all students.

Qualifications
Knowledge of facility procedures, rules, regulations, swimming and water rescue, water safety and rescue equipment usage preferred. Water Safety Instructor certification is required. Must maintain current certifications during the course of employment and the ability to perform the skills required to pass the certifications. American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff and the general public, thus good oral and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Ability to work with individuals of all ages. Requires an understanding of cognitive learning and motor development principles with the ability to provide information in a meaningful instructional manner.