Water Safety Instructor

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