Water Safety Instructor

Jobtailor; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico is seeking a dedicated swim instructor for outdoor pool programs. You will teach individuals and small groups, build positive relationships, and create daily lesson plans for an 8-lesson period, while ensuring every swimmer is accounted for and follows water safety rules.

This role requires CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, First Aid, and CPR certification, plus English communication ability.

Qualifications

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• First Aid certification.
• CPR certification.
• Must be able to communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Persons must be at least 16 years of age.
• Work experience related to the duties described above is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a swim instructor for outdoor pool work.
• Instruct students of all ages in individual or small group swim lessons.
• Build positive relationships with students and assess individual needs.
• Create daily swim lesson plans for a minimum 8 lesson period.
• Observe swimmers and ensure all participants are always accounted for.
• Ensure all water safety rules are observed by swimmers.
• Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed.
• Assist in maintaining pool and keep all areas clean.
• Participate as part of the Aquatic Facility Safety Team.
• Provide assistance during emergency situations including evacuating the pool, calling 9-1-1, providing CPR, or providing first aid.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid

English proficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serves as a swim instructor for outdoor pool work


• Instruct students of all ages in individual or small group swim lessons


• Build positive relationships with students and assess individual needs


• Create daily swim lesson plans for a minimum 8 lesson period


• Observe swimmers and ensure all participants are always accounted for


• Ensure all water safety rules are observed by swimmers


• Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed


• Assist in maintaining pool and keep all areas clean


• Participate as part of the Aquatic Facility Safety Team


• Provide assistance during emergency situations including evacuating the pool, calling 9-1-1, providing CPR, or providing first aid

Requirements

• Must possess, or obtain within 90 days of hire, and maintain CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent (i.e. Star or Ellis)


• First Aid certification


• CPR certification


• Must be able to communicate in English (both verbally and in writing)


• Persons must be at least 16 years of age


• Work experience related to the duties described above (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in swim instruction and water safety, with a strong ability to create lesson plans and assess individual student needs. Proficient in emergency response, including CPR and First Aid, while maintaining a clean and safe aquatic environment.