Description

Summary of Duties: Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Program Coordinator, the Water Safety Instructor will instruct multi-level American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program for participants with a variety of skills and abilities from 6 months of age to adults. Responsible for providing aquatic learning in, on and around the water environment, while ensuring the safety of class participants and assisting with facility operations. Other duties may include providing customer service and interfacing with other Township employees and residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruct American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program while working outdoors and with children of all ages.
• Plan and manage classes, teach skills at the appropriate swimmer level, complete skill checklist and submit to Head Water Safety Instructor for class reporting.
• Ensure the safety of class participants by teaching and monitoring proper pool safety procedures.
• Provide customer service and communicate effectively with residents by addressing and resolving complaints and concerns by responding to questions and inquiries, answering the telephone, directing incoming callers, documenting phone messages, and providing information and guidance to residents on swimming classes.
• Required to work a flexible schedule, to include early mornings, days, evenings, and weekends.
• Required to work morning and evening group lessons anytime from 8:00am to 12:00pm and 5:15pm to 8:00pm.
• Private lessons are optional from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Private lessons must be scheduled by the Water Safety Instructor and work around the pool schedule and group lesson schedule.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and exercise diligence in adhering to the procedures that ensure a safe and effective swim lesson program.
• Must be available to work 35 to 40 hours per week. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Required to attend all orientation meetings and trainings.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Wear prescribed uniform.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Less than high school education.

Experience: Must be able to swim. Previous experience conducting swim lessons is preferred, but not required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must be able to pass an in-house training course. Training must be taken through the Township. To retain certification, must teach one (1) session within two (2) years.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and meet the driver safety policy requirements.

Age Requirement: Must be 16 years of age or older by June 1, 2024. 

Pre-employment Requirements: Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check.

Computer Skills:Computer proficiency in MS Office preferred.

The Woodlands Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.