Roger Carter Swim Instructor - Recreation & Parks

Howard County Government; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard County Government seeks aquatic instructors to provide group and private swimming lessons for all ages under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor.

Candidates must hold American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED certification; WSI is preferred. Must be at least 16 years old and capable of collaborating within a team. Salaries vary by Instructor level and experience.

Qualifications

• Certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Pre-employment testing of swimming ability, teaching skills and lesson demonstrations.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and private swimming lesson instruction to all ages under supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Instruct and assess participants, adjust teaching to abilities and ages.
• Maintain safe swimming environment and follow program guidelines.

Skills

Lifeguarding/CPR-AED

WSI preferred

Age 16+

Teaching skills

Teamwork

Job description

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply***

Position Summary/Class 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.

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

Additional Information

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.