REC - Water Safety Instructor

City of Sun Prairie; Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Water Safety Instructors to lead engaging swim lessons at a community aquatic center. This role offers the opportunity to create a fun and safe learning environment while adhering to the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Instructors will develop lesson plans, provide feedback on swimming techniques, and perform essential safety duties such as first aid and CPR. If you are passionate about teaching and enjoy working outdoors, this position is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team and make a positive impact on the community's swimming skills this summer!

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older with a preferred Water Safety Instructor Certification.
• Experience in an aquatic facility and swim lesson experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement swim lessons that are safe, fun, and engaging.
• Provide feedback on strokes and techniques while ensuring safety.

Skills

Aquatic Facility Experience

Communication Skills

Record Keeping

Ability to Follow Instructions

Interpersonal Skills

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

One Year of Swim Lessons Experience

Tools

Swim Lesson Equipment

First Aid Supplies

Job description

Under the leadership of the Pool Manager and Aquatics Program Coordinator, Water Safety Instructors (WSI’s) are responsible for providing a safe and fun swim-lesson program in accordance with the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program at the Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center.

Dates Needed: May - August
Hours: 6-20 hours/week (If candidate possesses current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, there is the opportunity for additional lifeguarding hours). Hours will vary and may take place Monday Thursday between 9:00 am and 6:30 pm.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Create and implement American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program swim lessons that are safe, fun and engaging
• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans corresponding to assigned levels
• Provide feedback and form correction on various strokes and techniques
• Perform first aid, CPR and utilize AED as needed
• Complete necessary reports and paperwork such as attendance and report cards
• Other duties as assigned

Minor Duties/Responsibilities

• Attend all staff trainings, in-services and meetings
• Conduct swim evaluations for level placement as necessary
• Remain properly nourished and hydrated prior to, during and after shift
• Assist in coverage for employee absences for swim lessons

Experience/Education:

• Must be 16 years or older
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred
• One year of Swim Lessons experience preferred

Skills, knowledge or abilities needed:

• Experience working in an aquatic facility setting is desired
• Knowledge of all American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program levels
• Ability and willingness to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability and willingness to perform a variety of tasks
• Ability and willingness to keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Provide clear communication to and from supervisor and the public
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, read and write. This position frequently requires an employee to walk or bend. He/she may periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. The employee may be asked to clean, pick up, put away, and lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing approximately 10 - 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment Used

• Variety of swim lesson equipment such as barbells, kickboards, noodles, pull buoys, etc.
• First Aid Supplies

Special requirements

• Must be 16 years or older
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification or ability to obtain certification prior to the first day of swim lessons, preferred
• Able/willing to work flexible hours
• Able/willing to work in an outdoor work environment with exposure to the weather