North Laurel Lifeguard Instructor- Recreation & Parks

Howard County Government; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard County Government’s North Laurel Community Center is seeking a Lifeguard Instructor to teach American Red Cross Lifeguard courses. You will lead ARC Lifeguard and Recertification classes, develop lesson plans, and oversee 6–10 students per session.

Requirements include ARC Lifeguard/First Aid and CPR/AED for Lifeguard and Instructor, plus strong communication and emergency response skills. Must be 19 or older. Salary is $16.00–$21.25 per hour as a contingent paraprofessional.

Qualifications

• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard.
• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Lead ARC Lifeguard and Lifeguard Recertification courses.
• Develop lesson plans and manage timelines for material.
• Lead 6 to 10 students per class.
• Monitor activities and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility.
• Maintain records of attendance and tests.

Skills

Lifeguard cert

Lifeguard Instructor cert

Emergency response

Communication

19+ years old

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

***Must be at least 19 years old to apply***

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the Pool Manager and the Aquatics Supervisor, the Lifeguard Instructor will teach American Red Cross Lifeguard courses at North Laurel Community Center.

DUTIES

1. Lead American Red Cross Lifeguard and American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification courses.
2. Responsible for developing lesson plans and managing timelines for material.
3. Lead six (6) to ten (10) students per class
4. Monitor activities, provide instructions and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility
5. Must possess a good working relationship with American Red Cross
6. Record and organize accurate records concerning attendance, accident/incident/injury reports, and participant/student information.
7. Maintain security of American Red Cross testing materials and participant's completed tests.
8. Maintain a clean, safe, orderly facility and class
9. Assist with planning, attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
10. Promote aquatic programs and center memberships.
11. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
12. Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard.
• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard Instructor.
• Pre-employment/employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge (including but not limited to: swim 300 yards non-stop, ability to tread water for 2 minutes without hands, back-boarding skills, swim 20 yards pick up 10-pound brick off bottom and swim it back within 1 minute and 40 seconds, lifeguard written test).
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Good decision-maker.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Understand and abide by the Department's customer service standards.
• Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
• Must be at least 19 years old.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have previous experience as a Lifeguard.
• Experience as an Assistant Pool Manager or Pool Manager preferred.
• Prior teaching of American Red Cross Lifeguard courses preferred.

EDUCATION

High school diploma; some college preferred.

RATE OF PAY

Contingent – Paraprofessional
Salary commensurate with experience
$16.00 - $21.25 per hour