(SEA) Water Safety Instructor - Cove Point

Calvert County, MD; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvert County Government seeks a seasonal swimming instructor to provide safe, effective instruction in Cove Point Pool. The role involves planning lessons, preparing equipment, and delivering lessons to program participants while ensuring safety and compliance with County standards.

Applicants must hold a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate or equivalent, be at least 18, and willing to undergo a background investigation. Pay is $20.38 per hour, with nonexempt status.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or have work permit.
• Subject to background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans.
• Prepares equipment to facilitate lessons.
• Provides swimming instruction to students enrolled in program.
• Maintains safety of participants.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Effective swimming instruction methods

Deal effectively with the public

Swim

Job description

Provide swimming instruction to the community in a safe and controlled environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares lesson plans.
• Prepares equipment to facilitate lessons.
• Provides swimming instruction to students enrolled in program.
• Maintains safety of participants.

Other Job Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of –

• Effective swimming instruction techniques.

Ability to--

• Deal effectively with the public.
• Swim.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

None

Experience:

None

Licenses or Certificates:

Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate or equivalent.

Special Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or have work permit.

Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands:

Work requires medium to heavy physical effort.

Unusual Demands:

None

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Department of Parks and Recreation, Cove Point Pool

Pay rate: $20.38 per hour

Grade H13, seasonal position

Position closing date: Continuously open until filled

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities upon reasonable notice. County application required.