Water Safety Instructor Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4463298) Apply  Water Safety Instructor Salary $19.37 - $21.81 Hourly Location Other Location, NC Job Type PT w/o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk) Job Number 24-04858 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 04/11/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Questions Position 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 (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) 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: $18.90 Locations: Edison Johnson Aquatic Center and Campus Hills Pool. Work Times/Days - Various shifts between: Saturdays 8am – 12pm Weekday mornings 8am - 10am and Weekday evenings 5pm - 8pm Position assists a lead instructor with the demonstration of swimming skills. Incumbent assists with facilitating swim lessons and provides program support in a swimming pool environment for a diverse population of all ages and skill sets. Duties/Responsibilities + 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. + Assists with teaching swim classes using the guidelines and principles provided by the American Red Cross for the Learn-to-Swim program. + Assists with the assessment of overall class abilities and advises the lead instructor of skills needing improvement. + Assists with evaluating student progress and achievement, and with determining 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. + Assists with completing 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 lead instructor with recording daily attendance for classes. + Renders first aid in case of minor injury. 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. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + 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, Star Guard Starfish Swimming Instructor, or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor. + Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification "or" obtain within the first six months of employment. (Certification can be obtained on the job). Additional Preferred Skills + Work or volunteer experience in an aquatics setting, experience participating in aquatics programs, and/or teaching experience in any field. + Able to communicate through email and/or text messages. + E njoy teaching water skills to other people. 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** + Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor + governmentjobs.com + Monster.com + Indeed.com + Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Are you 16 years of age or older? + Yes + No 04 Do you have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification "or" if hired, are you willing to obtain (this certification on the job) within the first six months of employment? + No + Yes + I have the required certification. 05 Do you have a valid current certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or equivalent such as Ellis Water Safety Plus Course, Star Guard Starfish Swimming Instructor, or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor? + No + Yes 06 I can work... (check all that apply): + Saturdays 8am – 12pm; + Weekday mornings 8am - 10am; + Weekday evenings 5pm - 8pm. + no schedule listed. 07 Work or volunteer experience in an aquatics setting, experience participating in aquatics programs, and/or teaching experience in any field? + No + Yes 08 Are you able to communicate through email and/or text messages? + No + Yes 09 Do you enjoy teaching water skills to other people? + No + Yes Required Question