Lifeguard Instructor

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Please upload your class schedule as Other Document (1). If you have certifications, please upload them to Optional Documents Other Document (2). Thank you.

Posting Number
: PG195669TM

Position Number
: 24

LIFIIN
03

Position Type
:
Temporary

Posting Date
:  (example)

As a Lifeguard Instructor, you are a vital part of NC State Wellness and Recreation. In this role, you will teach American Red Cross (ARC) certification courses, empowering participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively in emergencies. Join our Pack!

• Course Instruction
  :
  Facilitate high‑quality American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED courses for Wellness and Recreation student employees.
• Course Planning
  :
  Plan, prepare, and instruct safe and effective American Red Cross courses.
• Educational Delivery
  :
  Provide fun and motivational instruction and education on how to apply classroom knowledge as a lifeguard.
• Skill Assessment
  :
  Evaluate participant performance and provide constructive feedback to ensure all certification requirements are met.
• Best Practices
  :
  Stay current with American Red Cross best practices.
• Classroom Logistics
  :
  Set up and break down the classroom for each course.
• Skill Audits
  :
  Assist in facilitating emergency response skill audits.
• Inventory & Records
  :
  Assist with maintaining first aid supply equipment inventories; maintain and organize participant information and paperwork.

Maximum 20 hours per week as scheduled.

• Guideline Enforcement
  :
  Understand and enforce Wellness and Recreation and area‑specific guidelines.
• Risk Management
  :
  Knowledge and implementation of the emergency action plan.
• Training
  :
  Attend required training.
• Community
  :
  Develop professional relationships with co‑workers, participants, and guests.
• Support
  :
  Perform other related duties to support the overall functioning of the department.

• Environment
  :
  Indoors in a non‑air‑conditioned space.
• Physical
  :
  Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting weight up to 40 lbs regularly. During instruction, the instructor must possess the physical ability to perform and demonstrate all American Red Cross skills, including sustained chest compressions and kneeling on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Sensory
  :
  Potentially loud and busy work environment that requires strong communication and observation skills.
• Schedule
  :
  Flexibility in availability is needed to potentially work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and breaks.
• Safety
  :
  Exposure to potential safety hazards and adherence to the emergency action plan to mitigate risk.

• Initiative
  :
  Complete required work, pursue opportunities to expand knowledge, work to better the department.
• Communication
  :
  Display effective and proactive interpersonal communication with users and coworkers.
• Customer Service
  :
  Prioritize users, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all participants.
• Critical Thinking
  :
  Actively conceptualize, apply, analyze, and evaluate information to reach a conclusion.
• Teamwork
  :
  Collaborate and use knowledge and experiences to contribute to the success of the team.
• Values Reasoning
  :
  Use the four values of care, positivity, flexibility, and support when making decisions.
• Professionalism
  :
  Present expected behavior in the workplace, exemplified by your attitude and effort.

N/A

• Eligibility
  :
  Current full‑time NC State student, demonstrated by enrollment in at least 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours.
• Certifications
  :
  American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification and an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification should be current or obtained before position commencement.

As a Pack member,
you belong here
, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

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