Water Safety Instructor
JOB TITLE:
Water Safety Instructor (Swim Instructor)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for planning, coordinating and teaching Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim and Water Safety courses and presentations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current certifications in the following:
- American red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- Other certifications required by local or state laws
Current certifications in the following are preferred:
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- American Red Cross First Aid
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Complete a successfully CORI & SORI
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills
- Thorough knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills
- An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
- Leadership and public relation skills
- Communication skill
- Demonstrate proficient group work skills that promote a supportive, positive and inclusive environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be familiar with American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics and Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses and presentations, and know how to use course materials effectively
- Adapt your teaching approaches to the ages, experiences and abilities of participants so they can meet course objectives
- Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe
- Cover all materials required in a level
- Communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans
- Enforce all aquatics facility policies, rules and regulations
- Complete records and reports
- Participate in regular in-service trainings
- Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Programs
Girls Incorporated of Worcester is an Equal Opportunity Employer