Water Safety Instructor

Town of Erie; Erie (CO, Erie County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community organization as a Water Safety Instructor, where your passion for teaching swimming skills and promoting water safety will shine. This part-time role offers the chance to work with diverse participants, ensuring their safety and confidence in the water. You'll lead engaging aquatic programs, stay updated on best practices, and contribute to a positive work culture dedicated to community service. Enjoy benefits like a free community center membership and access to wellness programs while making a difference in the lives of others. If you're ready to turn your passion into action, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Free community center membership

EAP access

Colorado Sick Leave

Childcare discounts

Health insurance access for part-time employees

Supplemental plans

Discounts on wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Two years of related experience or training preferred.
• Must hold a current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Instructs aquatic programs and ensures a safe learning environment.
• Maintains program records and provides excellent guest service.
• Enforces safety rules and may develop marketing materials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Decision-Making

Conflict Resolution

Emergency Response

Proficiency in CPR

Proficiency in First Aid

Proficiency in AED

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Erie Community Center - Erie, CO Part Time Job Location Position Type

$19.83 - $24.79 Hourly Parks & Recreation Salary Range Job Category

Description

Are you passionate about helping people of all ages build confidence in and around water? We're looking for dedicated Water Safety Instructors to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to teach essential swimming skills, promote water safety practices, and educate individuals on how to respond to aquatic emergencies.

The Parks & Recreation Department is committed to a positive work culture where we serve the community, support one another, and invest in you as an employee. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town's mission, vision, and values of TRUE.

Anticipated Working Hours: Our ideal candidates will have availability to work in the evenings and weekends.

Posting will remain open until filled. Please ensure your application is complete for consideration.

Hiring Range:	$19.83/hr - $22.31/hr
Full Range:	$19.83/hr - $24.79/hr

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Aquatics Operations

• Performs duties associated with instructing or leading aquatic programs.
• Provides a safe, effective, and supportive learning environment for diverse participants with varying skill levels.
• Stays updated on latest trends and techniques; evaluates class effectiveness and recommends new classes or methods.
• Plans, prepares, and leads group or individual aquatic instruction based on the American Red Cross curriculum, adapting as needed.
• Modifies class activities for various skill levels using expertise.
• Sets up and takes down program equipment.

Administrative Duties

• Maintains program records and reports, including attendance.
• Provides excellent guest service, responding to inquiries, comments, and complaints.
• Communicates regularly with staff, reports issues to supervisors.
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions.

Other/Miscellaneous

• Ensures safety by enforcing rules and policies.
• May develop marketing materials for events and programs.
• May serve as a subject matter expert and train other staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Two years of related experience or training preferred.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

• Must hold a current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent. Will need to obtain American Red Cross Certification within 3 months.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.

Pre-employment screenings include:

• Background checks: criminal, sex-offender registry, DMV motor vehicle report.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must demonstrate leadership, communication, and expert knowledge in aquatics operations. Skills include decision-making, customer service, administrative skills, conflict resolution, emergency response, and proficiency in CPR, First Aid, and AED.

Environmental Factors:

Work occurs in a recreational facility environment with multiple demands and tasks.

Physical Factors:

Requires walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 20 pounds, and other physical activities as described.

Benefits:

• Free community center membership, EAP access, Colorado Sick Leave, childcare discounts.

Eligible part-time employees may access additional benefits like health insurance, supplemental plans, discounts, and wellness programs.

EEOC: The Town is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected classes as defined by law.