Water Safety Instructor Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4821208) Apply  Water Safety Instructor Salary $19.37 - $21.81 Hourly Location Multiple Locations, NC Job Type PT w/o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk) Job Number 25-05302 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 02/06/2025 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: $19.37 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. 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. + 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. 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, 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. Additional Preferred Skills + Willing to teach all levels of swim lessons from parent and child classes to adult classes. + A ble to attend 2-4 hours of required training 4 times in the year. + A ble to communicate through email and/or text messages. 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 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 within the first six months of employment? + I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification and not willing to obtain within the first six months of employment. + I do not have a valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto Injector Certification, but willing to obtain within the first six months of employment. + I have the required certification. 04 Do you have the ability to read, write, and follow directions? + No + Yes 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, Start Guard Starfish Swimming Instructor, or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor? + No + Yes 06 Ae you willing to teach all levels of swim lessons from parent and child classes to adult classes? + No + Yes 07 Are you able to attend 2-4 hours of required training 4 times in the year? + No + Yes 08 Are you able to communicate through email and/or text messages? + No + Yes 09 Do you have work or volunteer experience in an aquatics setting, experience participating in aquatics programs, and/or teaching experience in any field? + No + Yes Required Question