Adjunct Faculty​/Lifeguarding and Swim-Related Classes

Position: Adjunct Faculty/Lifeguarding and Swim-Related Classes - Westchester Community College
Job Description:

The Department of Health, Human Performance & Physical Education is seeking an energetic and engaging Adjunct Faculty member to teach the following classes:

* Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

* Swimming for Fitness

* Learn to Swim

The incumbent will provide classroom instruction in basic life support training and responding to emergencies, as well as pool-related instruction in the skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Responsibilities include teaching swimming skills and individual physical fitness, as well as rhythmic breathing and stroke development.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate must possess the following:

* A Bachelor's degree in a health-related field;

* 1 year of teaching experience;

* Red Cross Certification for Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor;

* Certification as a Water Safety Instructor.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master's degree in a health-related field is strongly preferred. At least 1 year of teaching experience, Blackboard/Brightspace experience and 5+ years actively working in the field is also strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $93.84 per hour. No benefits.

POSITION EFFECTIVE:
Fall 2022

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please login to:  in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.