Position Summary

The UET Instructor provides formal classroom academic instruction, and in-water practical application, on the safe underwater use of compressed air emergency breathing devices and underwater egress from a variety of submerged training devices.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provides classroom instruction on the theories of underwater egress, equipment familiarization and the safe use of compressed air emergency breathing devices.
• Instructs and supervises students during underwater egress practical application exercises and the use of compressed air emergency breathing devices underwater.
• Performs and documents routine maintenance and daily pre and post operational checks of various submerged training devices and the associated overhead lifting systems.
• Operates overhead lifting device to raise and lower various submerged training devices with and without personnel aboard in and out of the water.
• Rescues students in danger of drowning and administers first aid as needed.
• Utilizes SCUBA equipment to assist students and staff underwater as needed.
• Performs and documents routine maintenance of underwater emergency breathing devices.
• Re-packs CO2 activated life preserver units.
• Determines chlorine content and pH value of water using water testing kit and records reading.
• Maintains order in pool and pool areas.
• Inspect and assemble standard SCUBA equipment.
• Operate a high pressure compressed air fill station.
• Inspects facilities for cleanliness, cleans pool and pool areas including locker rooms.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education / Experience:

• Operation and Inspection of overhead lifting device approved for the lifting of personnel.
• High Pressure Air Compressor Operations
• Repair and maintenance of underwater emergency breathing devices.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must be Certified Rescue Diver through PADI or NAUI. Any other certifying organizations will require government approval.
• Cardiopulmonary (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification from either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association (or capable of completing the training to receive the certification)
• Divers Alert Network (DAN) certified instruction in Identification of Compressed Air Injuries, Neurological Examinations and 02 Administration for Diving Injuries from a nationally certified organization (or capable of completing the training to receive the certification)
• American Red Cross or American Lifeguard Association certified lifeguard (or capable of completing the training to receive the certification

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS office products specifically word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Additionally, should be able to use the Internet at an intermediate level of proficiency to complete required annual on-line training and perform basic research on topics such as academic presentation techniques and underwater egress development. 

Customer Service Expectations (Summary):

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to orally communicate clearly and persuasively in both a large formal classroom environment and one-on-one. Manage difficult or emotional student situations and personal emotions; listening and providing feedback to ensure and maintain a positive learning atmosphere.

Work Environment:

• Performing the duties of this job will require the employee to work in a variety of environments. While instructing students the employee will sometimes work in a large formal classroom setting utilizing office equipment and interacting with other employees and students. Other times the employee will spend as much as 6 hours a day in a chlorinated pool, either in a climate controlled building or an outdoor environment exposed to the elements. When performing maintenance on equipment the employee will be subjected to extreme high and low temperatures depending on the time of year.

Physical Demands (Summary):

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if they can reasonably be done without compromising the safety of students or other employees.
• Walking / Stooping-Generally required intermittently on a regular basis throughout the workday in a variety of settings.
• Lifting / Bending-Generally required intermittently on a regular basis throughout the workday in a variety of settings. May be required to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance or 100 pounds with assistance.
• Vision (Close / Distance / Peripheral)-Generally required to work with close/peripheral vision on a regular basis, to include in an underwater environment. Distance vision required periodically. Ability to adjust focus. 
• Manual Dexterity-Able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Use computer, office equipment/supplies and basic hand-tools.
• Hearing-Generally, ability to hear oral instructions, presentations and equipment operations. Noise level exposure is moderate.

Additional Notes

 Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. F3EA, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.