WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR, PT

City of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Miami is seeking a part-time Parks and Recreation aquatic instructor to lead and teach water safety, life saving and swimming classes for adults and children. You will promote safety events, observe student progress, demonstrate proper techniques, and assist with scheduling Learn to Swim programs while maintaining records.

Applicants must be 16+, hold required certifications (W.S.I., Lifeguard, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid) and pass the department’s performance test.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• possess the listed water safety and rescue certifications at time of application.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must pass City of Miami performance test, including swimming and rescue exercises.
• Shifts include nights, holidays and weekends.
• Background screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and lead water safety, lifesaving, and swimming classes.
• Demonstrate techniques and evaluate student performance.
• Assist with scheduling Learn to Swim and water safety programs; maintain records.
• Promote water safety events sponsored by the City of Miami.

Skills

Instructing

Class leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Water Safety Instructor

Lifeguard Training

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Standard First Aid

Job description

This is a part-time position for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Work involves instructing, leading, demonstrating and organizing classes and competitions in water safety, life saving procedures, swimming, and/or other similar programs. Supervision would be received from the Parks Aquatic Coordinator or designee. The exercise of independent judgment is expected within the limits of established guidelines and assigned authority. An employee in this position must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

An incumbent in this position organizes, leads, demonstrates, and instructs classes in water safety, life saving procedures, swimming, and/or other similar programs at beginning or advanced levels to adults and/or children. Promotes water safety events sponsored by the City of Miami. Assists the Parks Aquatic Coordinator or designee in the scheduling of Learn to Swim and water safety programs. Observes and analyzes students’ performance and instructs them in techniques and strategies. Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Explains and enforces required safety rules and regulations. Conducts periodic inspections of equipment and/or facilities for cleanliness and safety. Prepares work orders for necessary repairs or replacements. Maintains accurate records of receipts and expenditures. May prepare or maintain reports. Performs other related work as required.

Applicants must be 16 years of age.

The following valid certificates, and/or wallet card(s) must be possessed at time of application and maintained valid throughout employment: (1) Water Safety Instructor (2) Lifeguard Training (3) CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and (4) Standard First Aid issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency. Additionally, six (6) months of experience working with persons with disabilities may be preferred. Must be able to pass the City of Miami’s performance test, which may include swimming, running, and simulated rescue exercises.

Special Note:

Employees in this classification will be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays and weekends.

Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening and may be subject to screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (https://info.flclearinghouse.com).

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.