Water Safety Instructor

Job summary:  To assist in safety supervision of pool and co-instruct swimming program.
 

Responsibilities and tasks include: 

1. Co-instruct the class when there is a WSI certified physical education teacher in the pool area. 
2. Be familiar with District 279 curriculum for both elementary and secondary levels and prepare course objectives in accordance with these directives. 
3. Write aquatic lesson plans for group level of teachings. 
4. Assess students’ skill performance and submit grades to the physical education teacher. 
5. Conduct a pool area safety check daily and report areas where attention is needed.
6. Lifeguard and assist in maintaining a safe instructional area daily including supervision of adapted aquatic students; must wear a bathing suit and have a whistle on person at all times of pool duty.
7. Handle discipline problems within the pool and locker room areas. 
8. Share discipline and other problems with the co-instructors and refer major discipline problems to school administrators. 
9. Prepare pool equipment and supplies for daily instruction, example:  swim caps, clipboards, swimsuits, swim course record sheets, attendance, etc.
10.  Prepare a pool equipment inventory at the beginning and end of each school year.  Note condition of pool equipment daily and refer equipment requests to the physical education department chairperson and/or custodial personnel throughout the school year.
11.  Store all pool equipment properly at the end of each school day. 
12. Prepare all class attendance and course record sheets, assign pool lockers, prepare and mail American Red ross swimming sheets, record students’ swim level for future use, prepare and help distribute Red Cross cards.
13. Attend physical education department meetings as required. 
14. Complete physical education department equipment inventory.
15. Provide minimal clerical support to physical education department.
16. Attend any aquatic and safety training sessions required by the district.  

Minimum qualifications include: 

• EDUCATION:  High school graduate. Current Water Safety Instructor certificate. Current Advanced Lifesaving certificate.  Current CPR certificate. Verifiable first aid training.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: 

• Previous experience working with elementary and secondary students in pool activities. 

Salary:  View classification on Pages 2 – 3, Section 1,  salary grid on Pages 3 – 4, Section 2 of the Hourly Technical  

Work schedule: 6 hours/day; 5 days/week 96 Days (October 23, 2023- March 22, 2024)

Job type: Part-time, school year 

Bargaining unit: Hourly Technical

Desired start date: October 23, 2023 

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work 
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Summer opportunities
• and more 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: 

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.