Water Safety Instructor

Frederick County Public Schools; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Water Safety Instructor, where you'll have the opportunity to teach essential swimming skills to individuals of all ages. This role is perfect for those passionate about water safety and education. You'll plan engaging lessons, evaluate student progress, and ensure a safe learning environment. With flexible hours and the chance to work in a supportive community, this position offers a rewarding experience for both instructors and students alike. If you're ready to make a difference in your community, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old with no prior experience required.
• Certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement swim lessons for all ages.
• Evaluate students and prepare report cards.
• Maintain records on the Red Cross website.

Skills

Swimming Skills

Teaching Skills

Planning Activities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Location:
  Central Maintenance and Operations
  
  
• Date Available:
  On-Going
  
  
• Closing Date:
  05/31/2025
  
  

Position Type:
Non-Benefitted Positions

Date Posted:
5/1/2025

Location:
Central Maintenance and Operations

Date Available:
On-Going

Closing Date:
05/31/2025

Work Year Calendar and Hours

• Non-benefited
• Daily work hours: May vary

Salary

• Non-Benefited Salary Grade S04: $17.80 per hour

Role

Water Safety Instructors (WSI) are certified through the American Red Cross (ARC). FCPS and Frederick County Parks and Recreation have an MOU to offer swim lessons. In order to maintain our American Red Cross agreement, the lessons are taught by certified ARC Instructors. These positions plan and implement lessons for babies through adult which are offered to our community.

Essential Functions

• Planning activities, to include rainy day activities in case the pool suddenly becomes unavailable.
• Gather and have equipment ready that is needed for the day's lessons and watch the clock to start and end on time allowing enough time to converse with parents between classes.
• Teach the appropriate level skills and strokes during the class times.
• Evaluate each student at the end and determine if ready to move to next level.
• Prepare report cards for each student.
• Fill out appropriate paperwork on red cross website to register teaching activity and help maintain current certification.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience:

• Must be at least 16 years old. No prior experience is required, but it is suggested to serve as an aide first to gain some experience and knowledge

Certification/License:

• Certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Must pass a skills test to enter the course.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must pass a pretest of skills and strokes prior to entering the course. Swimming background will be needed for this.

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT’S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.




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