Health & Safety Instructor - Recreation and Wellness

Bowling Green State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University seeks a Lifeguard Instructor to lead aquatic safety trainings, certify participants, and uphold the standards of the Recreation and Wellness department. The role requires lifeguard instructor certification, CPR/First Aid/AED, and reliable teamwork in a busy campus environment.

The position involves maintaining records, interacting with participants professionally, and sometimes working outside regular hours. Valid Red Cross instructor credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Must maintain American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Must have a valid Red Cross instructor certificate (lifeguarding or CPR/AED for Professional rescuers).
• Minimum GPA: 2.5.
• Ability to work with office/computer equipment.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor and reliable conduct.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily class records and attend meetings as scheduled.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrate ability to work well in a team and be accountable.
• Enforce rules and regulations and provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to the Recreation and Wellness policies and mission.
• May be required to work outside regular operation hours.
• Participate in Student Development and Leadership Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Teamwork

Job description

Providing quality health and safety training in an effective learning environment.

Career Readiness Competencies:

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Teamwork

• Maintain daily class records.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrate ability to work well in a team; be accountable and reliable.
• Demonstrate ability to enforce rules and regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive rapport with patrons and coworkers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in Recreation and Wellness Student Employee Manual.
• Promote and support the mission of the Department of Recreation and Wellness.
• May be required to work outside regular operation hours.
• Participate in Student Development and Leadership Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Must maintain American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain the following certifications: CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Possess ability to work with office/computer equipment.
• Possess and display professional mannerisms, alertness, and a friendly demeanor.
• Minimum GPA: 2.5.

• Must have a valid Red Cross instructor certificate (lifeguarding or CPR/AED for Professional rescuers)