Water Safety Instructor

Overview

Works under the supervision of Wellness Manager. Responsible for conducting a quality learning experience for all students, assuring their safety while maintaining excellent customer service.

Location:

Newport News, Virginia

• Instructs all levels of the Learn to Swim Program (infants, children and adults) in accordance with all American Red Cross guidelines and facility standards.
• Instructor is enthusiastic, motivating and supportive when teaching in an environment that is conducive to learning.
• All attendance and evaluations/course records are completed and turned in at the end of each session.
• Instructor evaluations at the end of teaching sessions are rated favorably 95-97% of the time.
• Instructor teaches safe and effective classes (according to the facility guidelines) and maintains control over the class using allotted time efficiently. Ensures all training equipment is properly stored after use.

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

• 1 year Instructor Experience (Preferred)

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) - American Red Cross (ARC) within 30 Days (Required)
• First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)
• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)

Note:

The original description contained an external career site reference and multiple duplicated sections. Those elements have been removed to preserve focus on the role responsibilities and qualifications.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care