Lifeguarding Instructor

City of Farmington Hills; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Farmington Hills is seeking Lifeguarding Instructors to teach lifesaving skills per American Red Cross standards. You will arrive prepared with a lesson plan and guide participants through water rescue practice, ensuring proficiency while maintaining safety.

The ideal applicant has teaching or coaching experience, Lifeguard and Lifeguarding Instructor Certification, and strong communication skills. ASAP start, 5-28 hours/week with rotating weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching, instructing, or coaching experience preferred.
• Must possess Lifeguard and Lifeguarding Instructor Certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach life-saving skills according to American Red Cross basic-level Lifeguarding standards.
• Explain, demonstrate and provide feedback as participants practice water rescues and skills to proficiency.
• Arrive on time, prepared with the predetermined lesson plan.
• Keep attendance and records of completion for participants.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

Lifeguarding Instructor Certification

Coaching background

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lifeguarding Instructors teach valuable lifesaving skills while maintaining a safe learning environment. Lifeguarding Instructors will teach in accordance with the American Red Cross basic-level Lifeguarding standards and ensure the competency of each participant. Instructors will arrive on time, prepared with the predetermined lesson plan. Explain, demonstrate, and provide feedback while each participant practices water rescues and skills to proficiency. Keeps attendance and records of completion for participants.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

Previous teaching, instructing, or coaching experience preferred. The ideal applicant is self-motivated and enjoys working with all ages.

EDUCATION:

Must be 17 years of age, a high school graduate.

SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING:

Coaching or teaching background is required including but not limited to any of the following: WSI, swim team, swim club, avid swimmer, coaching, swim lessons, or other formal training. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Ideal applicant is self-motivated and enjoys working with children. Must possess Lifeguard and Lifeguarding Instructor Certification. Will provide training.

START DATE & WORK SCHEDULE:

ASAP

5-28 hours/week; rotating weekend schedule.