Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Position: Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

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The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform the duties of a Water Safety Instructor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• It must be emphasized that the main duty of a WSI is to teach swim lessons to the best of his/her ability according to the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.

Duties include:

• Maintain a safe environment in which you are teaching. Be aware of the safety of each student at all times.
• Follow Red Cross standards and guidelines for teaching
• Complete all Red Cross paper correctly and on time
• Use Water Safety Aids in class to help with class control and demonstrations
• Use teaching equipment to enhance teaching methods. Be creative and replace all equipment at the end of lessons in a prompt manner
• Be fair in evaluating all students
• Be courteous and kind to all kids no matter what age and level of ability
• Be a “hands on” instructor – demonstrate and review every day
• Use Jr. Aids to help with class control and as a demonstrator
• Wear approved lesson suit for all lessons
• Communicate effectively with parents about all students’ progress in your classes
• Turn in clip board

Required Knowledge/skills and Abilities:

• Hold a WSI certification

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Establish priorities for own workload based upon such factors as the need for immediate action and work objectives.
• Understand and comply with oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Communicate orally with co-workers in face-to-face one-on-one settings, or using a telephone or two-way radio.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Work Environment:

• Adventure Bay Waterpark

• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Sitting for extended period of time
• Exposed to computer screens

Requirements:

• Must Hold a Water Safety Instructor Certification

• Position may require the use of City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• This position is subject to the City of Liberal’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, and follow-up testing.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and any other pre-employment screenings.

Education and Experience

None

The job description is a summary of the job's typical functions, not a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities.