North Laurel Swim Instructor - Recreation & Parks

Howard County Government; Maryland; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Government is seeking an energetic Swim Instructor to deliver group and private lessons under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor at our community facilities. You will follow a provided curriculum and maintain records of lessons and participant progress.

You must be at least 16 years old, be certified in lifeguarding/first aid/CPR, and ideally hold a Water Safety Instructor credential. Strong communication and safety focus are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (preferred).
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Pre-employment testing of swimming ability, teaching skills and lesson demonstration.
• Ability to work as an individual and within the framework of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and private swimming lessons under the general supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Hold productive and engaging lessons for participants of all ages and abilities following a provided curriculum; keep records of lessons and program plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility; inspect lesson area and report unsafe conditions.
• Caution swimmers regarding hazards; enforce aquatic facility rules and regulations.
• Address medical and behavioral concerns with parents and the supervisor.
• Maintain professional communication with guests, participants, and parents of participants.
• Notify participants, parents and coordinator of canceled classes and arrange make-ups.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to uniform requirements.
• Maintain physical endurance and agility to perform job functions.
• Rescue swimmers in distress and provide care within training; report incidents.
• Assist in completing incident reports.
• Must work as lifeguard if certified when needed.
• Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR-AED

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Teamwork

Age 16+ requirement

Job description

Must be at least 16 years old to apply

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Provide group and private swimming lesson instruction to all ages and abilities under the general supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor.

DUTIES

• Work shifts as a Swim Instructor in group and/or private lesson settings and follows the expectations of the position.
• Hold productive and engaging lessons for participants of all ages and abilities following a provided curriculum. Keep accurate and timely records and program plans of all lessons.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility and program supplies. Inspect lesson area regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment immediately.
• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce aquatic facility rules and regulations.
• Address medical and behavioral concerns with parents and program supervisor.
• Maintain open professional communication with guests, participants and/or participants parents.

• Notify participants, parents and program coordinator of canceled classes, and arrange for make-ups due to cancelations.

• Participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
• Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
• Rescue swimmers in distress and respond to incidents around the entire aquatic facility immediately. Provide care to the best of your ability within the level of your training/qualifications.
• Assist in completing incident reports.
• Must work as a lifeguard, if certified, when needed.
• Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (preferred).
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Pre-employment testing of swimming ability, teaching skills and lesson demonstration.
• Ability to work as an individual and within the framework of a team.

EXPERIENCE

• Instructor I: Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and six months experience.
• Instructor II: Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and one (1) year of experience.*
• Instructor III: WSI and three (3) years of experience.*

Must be able to provide record of lessons taught/lesson plans with ages and abilities of participants.

RATE OF PAY

Contingent – Paraprofessional

Salary commensurate with experience and employment commitment.

• Instructor I: Minimum Wage - $20
• Instructor II: $20.50-22.00
• Instructor III: $22.50-25.00