Part-Time Water Safety Instructor

City of Westerville; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Water Safety Instructor with the City of Westerville Parks & Recreation Department! This seasonal part-time role is perfect for those passionate about teaching swim lessons and ensuring water safety. You will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging swim classes, maintaining a safe environment, and providing excellent customer service to students and their families. If you have the necessary certifications and a love for aquatics, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying the sun and water. Dive into this rewarding role and help others learn the vital skills of swimming!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and hold required certifications.
• Experience in planning and implementing swim lessons is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement swim lesson programs under Aquatic Management direction.
• Maintain a safe and fun environment for students during lessons.

Skills

Water Safety Instruction

Customer Service Excellence

Lesson Planning

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

The City of Westerville is accepting applications for Water Safety Instructor (WSI) for the Parks & Recreation Department. This is a seasonal part-time position.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Water safety instructors are responsible for the planning and implementation of the Swim Lesson Program under the direction of the Aquatic Management staff. Swim Instructors are directly responsible to the manager on duty and are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating Swim Lesson Classes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Maintaining required American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
2. Attending required WSI meetings as scheduled.
3. Preparing class lesson plans appropriate for all assigned classes and making adjustments daily as needed.
4. Implementing class lesson plans for all assigned classes.
5. Maintaining a safe and fun learning environment.
6. Assigning duties to aquatics staff.
7. Regularly updating parents on their child's progress in swim classes as needed or requested.
8. Reporting any problems or concerns regarding students, parents, equipment or pool assignments to the aquatic manager.
9. Organizing and maintaining swim lesson supplies and equipment.
10. Recording attendance for classes daily.
11. Completing and distributing certificates to students at the end of each session.
12. Practicing and encouraging fellow staff to practice customer service excellence.
13. Promoting and encouraging fellow staff to promote the benefits of aquatics and aquatic programs.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Individual must be at least 16 years old.
2. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
3. American Red Cross Adult and Child CPR/AED, Infant CPR, and First Aid certifications.