Water Safety Instructor

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Durham's Durham Parks and Recreation department is seeking a swim instructor to lead or assist Learn-to-Swim classes in a pool setting for a diverse range of ages and abilities.

Hourly rate is $20.06 with various shifts including Saturdays and weekday mornings/evenings. Must hold ARC Water Safety Instructor or equivalent, plus adult and pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification and be at least 16 years old.

Qualifications

• Valid ARC Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent.
• Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to teach all levels of swim lessons and follow safety guidelines.
• Must be at least 16 years old and able to attend training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist swim lessons and ensure participant safety.
• Assign lifeguards to supervise pool deck during classes.
• Assess class progress and report levels achieved.
• Provide constructive feedback to participants and guardians.
• Maintain attendance records and coordinate with the lead instructor.
• Communicate effectively with diverse participants and families.

Skills

Teach swimming lessons

Clear instruction delivery

Positive group interactions

Organize and lead activities

Professional demeanor and integrity

Read/write basic directions

Education

ARC Water Safety Instructor

First Aid/CPR/AED (adult & pediatric)

Additional equivalents (Start Guard Starfish, Ellis)

Job description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate: $20.06

Various Shifts Between Hours of: Saturdays 8am - 12pm / Weekday mornings 8am - 10am and / Weekday evenings 5pm - 8pm.

Position is the lead instructor or will assist a lead instructor with the demonstration of swimming skills. Incumbent leads or assists with facilitating swim lessons and provides program support in a swimming pool environment for a diverse population of all ages and skill sets.

• Takes responsibility for the health, well-being, and safety of program participants
• Ensures that lifeguards are stationed at appropriate locations on the pool deck to maintain proper supervision during swim lesson classes.
• Teaches swim classes using the guidelines and principles provided by the American Red Cross for the Learn-to-Swim program.
• Completes assessment of overall class abilities and skills needing improvement.
• Evaluates student progress and achievement and determines which levels students have completed, and which skills need improvement.
• Establishes and maintains positive interactions with class participants and facility patrons.
• Provides constructive feedback to participants, parents, and guardians.
• Acts as a role model by demonstrating patience and a calm demeanor while instructing to garner the respect and trust of participants.
• Completes report cards that are given to participants, parents, and guardians at the end of the session, detailing what the participant has learned and what level the participant has completed.
• Works closely with the lead instructor to keep them apprised of concerns and challenges.
• Assists the swim lessons coordinator with recording daily attendance for classes.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic aquatic skills and all swimming strokes.
• Legal and ethical standards for instructing and safeguarding children.
• Health and safety requirements for the swimming pool environment.

SKILL IN:

• Teaching swimming lessons or basic swim strokes.
• Communicating instructions effectively to individuals and groups.
• Interacting positively and productively with all ages and skill levels.
• Organizing and leading group activities.
• Exhibiting character through positive encouragement, dependability, integrity, and adaptability.

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Valid current certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or equivalent such as Ellis Water Safety Plus Course, Start Guard Starfish Swimming Instructor, or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor.
• Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector or obtain Certification within the first six months of employment.

• Willing to teach all levels of swim lessons from parent and child classes to adult classes.
• Able to attend 2-4 hours of required training 4 times in the year.
• Able to communicate through email and/or text messages.