Water Safety Instructor

Position Type:

Community Education/Aquatics/Gymnastics

Date Posted:

10/13/2022

Location:

Community Education

Date Available:

Ongoing

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Non-Licensed Casual Position

Community Education

Water Safety Instructor

Monday, Thursday and Saturday

Hours vary, 3-6 hours per day, 3-12 hours per week

Beginning salary $14.50 per hour

Position Description/Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Current American Red Cross Certification in W.S.I. (Water Safety Instructor) or equivalent.

• Experience teaching various levels of swimming lessons is preferred.

• Ability to express directions to students clearly and in a positive manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, co-workers and supervisor.

• Ability to be responsible, mature and demonstrate good common sense.

• Ability to follow directions and follow through on tasks.

• Be able and willing and able to teach preschool and parent-child classes.

Duties:

• Maintain safety of students and pool area at all times.

• Know all pool policies and rules, inform students of the rules, and enforce them at all times.

• Be knowledgeable of the skills on the progression cards for each program level that you are teaching.

• Begin classes promptly being prepared with all equipment, and make use of the entire class time by leading activities.

• Be in the water to demonstrate skills and give students support and assistance with proper techniques.

• Use a positive approach to teaching; provide individual feedback as well as group feedback throughout the class.

• Complete mid-session reports and end reports for each student throughout the session.

• Provide a good model and directions to Water Safety Instructor Aides who are assisting your classes.

• Clean pool area between lessons and at the end of the lessons for the day. Return all supplies to the proper storage area.

• Follow all aquatics staff policies set forth by ISD #194.

• Be a positive role model for students by wearing appropriate attire when teaching.

• Be knowledgeable of all accident and emergency procedures, participate in emergency situations as needed.

• Complete accident reports and other forms as needed.

• Participate in-services as coordinated by the Aquatic Coordinator.

• Perform other related duties as requested by on-site supervisor.

Direct questions to Katey.Radant@isd194.org

Please apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/

Application Deadline: Open until filled

ISD 194 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Attachment(s):

• Water Safety Instructor 2021.docx