Water Safety Instructor

Position Description Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity. Hourly Rate: $ 20.06 Various Shifts Between Hours of: Saturdays 8am – 12pm / Weekday mornings 8am - 10am and / Weekday evenings 5pm - 8pm. Position is the lead instructor or will assist a lead instructor with the demonstration of swimming skills. Incumbent leads or assists with facilitating swim lessons and provides program support in a swimming pool environment for a diverse population of all ages and skill sets. Duties/Responsibilities Takes responsibility for the health, well-being, and safety of program participants Ensures that lifeguards are stationed at appropriate locations on the pool deck to maintain proper supervision during swim lesson classes. Teaches swim classes using the guidelines and principles provided by the American Red Cross for the Learn-to-Swim program. Completes assessment of overall class abilities and skills needing improvement. Evaluates student progress and achievement and determines which levels students have completed, and which skills need improvement. Establishes and maintains positive interactions with class participants and facility patrons. Provides constructive feedback to participants, parents, and guardians. Acts as a role model by demonstrating patience and a calm demeanor while instructing to garner the respect and trust of participants. Completes report cards that are given to participants, parents, and guardians at the end of the session, detailing what the participant has learned and what level the participant has completed. Works closely with the lead instructor to keep them apprised of concerns and challenges. Assists the swim lessons coordinator with recording daily attendance for classes.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic aquatic skills and all swimming strokes. Legal and ethical standards for instructing and safeguarding children. Health and safety requirements for the swimming pool environment.

SKILL IN:

Teaching swimming lessons or basic swim strokes. Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups. Interacting positively and productively with all ages and skill levels. Organizing and leading group activities. Exhibiting character through positive encouragement, dependability, integrity, and adaptability. Minimum Qualifications & Experience Ability to read, write and follow directions. Must be at least 16 years of age. Valid current certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or equivalent such as Ellis Water Safety Plus Course, Start Guard Starfish Swimming Instructor, or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor. Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector or obtain Certification within the first six months of employment. Additional Preferred Skills Willing to teach all levels of swim lessons from parent and child classes to adult classes. Able to attend 2-4 hours of required training 4 times in the year. Able to communicate through email and/or text messages. GovernmentJobs.com