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FCPS-MD; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Water Safety Instructors to join their team. This role involves planning and delivering swim lessons to a diverse community, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Instructors will evaluate students' progress and maintain necessary certifications. Ideal candidates will have a passion for swimming and teaching, as well as the ability to engage with individuals of all ages. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while developing valuable skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement swim lessons for various age groups.
• Evaluate students and prepare report cards after classes.
• Maintain records on the Red Cross website for certification.

Skills

Swimming Skills

Teaching Skills

Planning Activities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Non-Benefitted Positions
• Date Posted:
  4/1/2025
• Location:
  Central Maintenance and Operations
• Date Available:
  On-Going
• Closing Date:
  04/30/2025
• Daily work hours: May vary
• 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 adults that 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 the next level.
• Prepare report cards for each student.
• Fill out appropriate paperwork on the Red Cross website to register teaching activity and help maintain current certification.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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.