(HRY) Water Safety Instructor - Indoor Aquatic Center

Calvert County, MD; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvert County Parks and Recreation is seeking a part-time swimming instructor to teach community members in a safe, controlled environment. You will develop lesson plans, set up equipment, and deliver instruction to participants of varying ages and skill levels.

The role emphasizes strong communication, adherence to water safety standards, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to individual needs. It is an hourly, nonexempt position at the Indoor Aquatic Center with ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective swimming instruction techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to implement basic water safety and emergency procedures.
• Ability to communicate progress to participants and parents.

Responsibilities

• Develops and prepares lesson plans tailored to participant skill levels.
• Sets up and organizes equipment for lessons.
• Delivers swimming instruction to a range of ages and abilities.
• Monitors safety of all participants during lessons.
• Conducts evaluations and provides feedback to students and parents.

Skills

Effective communication

Water safety knowledge

Instructional skills

Adapt teaching methods

Job description

Provide swimming instruction to the community in a safe and controlled environment.

Essential Job Functions

Develops and prepares lesson plans tailored to the skill levels and needs of participants.

Sets up and organizes equipment necessary for the facilitation of lessons.

Delivers effective swimming instruction to students of various ages and skill levels.

Monitors and maintains the safety of all participants throughout lessons.

Conducts evaluations and provide feedback to students and parents regarding progress.

Other Job Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Performs additional tasks as assigned, which may include assisting with special events, maintaining records, and participating in in-service training.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of –

• Effective swimming instruction techniques and methodologies.
• Basic water safety and emergency procedures.

Ability to--

• Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrate and perform all American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim skills.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the varying needs of students.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

None

Experience:

None

Licenses or Certificates:

Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate or American Red Cross Basic Swim Instructor Certificate.

Special Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or have work permit.

Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands:

Work requires medium to heavy physical effort.

Unusual Demands:

None

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Department of Parks and Recreation, Indoor Aquatic Center

Pay rate: $20.38 per hour

Grade H13, Hourly position

Position closing date: Continuously open until filled

Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities upon reasonable notice.