Roger Carter Lifeguard Instructor - Recreation & Parks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Howard County Government seeks a Lifeguard Instructor to teach American Red Cross Lifeguard courses at Roger Carter Community Center. The role involves leading classes, developing lesson plans, and maintaining safety standards in a public aquatics facility.

Prerequisites include Red Cross lifeguarding/instructor certifications and strong communication skills. Prior teaching of Lifeguard courses is preferred; high school diploma required with some college preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard Instructor.
• Experience teaching American Red Cross Lifeguard courses preferred.
• Ability to supervise and lead groups of 6–10 students.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead American Red Cross Lifeguard and Lifeguard Recertification courses.
• Develop lesson plans and manage timelines for material.
• Lead six to ten students per class.
• Monitor activities and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility.
• Maintain records for attendance and safety reports.
• Promote aquatic programs and center memberships.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Lifeguard Instructor certification

CPR/AED for Lifeguards

Communication skills

Emergency response

Customer service

Leadership

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 Roger Carter 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 to ten 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