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North Laurel Water Safety Instructor Trainer - Recreation & Parks

Howard County Government
Howard County Government Salary
Ellicott, MD Contractor
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Position Summary/Class Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The Water Safety Instructor Trainer will be certified by the American Red Cross to teach Water Safety Instruction classes to the staff at the North Laurel Community Center Pool.

Duties

  • Must be able to work evening and weekend hours.
  • Must be up to date on Water Safety Instructor techniques and practices.
  • Must have working knowledge of swimming pool operations.
  • Must be able to teach six to ten students in a class.
  • Must possess a good working relationship with American Red Cross.
  • Will provide pool management with a list of all students who complete the course, the date of completion, and provide a copy of their Water Safety Instructor Certification card
  • Instructor will provide all test materials required by the American Red Cross.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

  • Must be 21 years old.
  • Must possess good communication and leadership skills.
  • Must be certified to teach American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer class.
  • Must hold CPR, AED and Red Cross certificates.

Experience

Must have four (4) to five (5) years of experience in the aquatic field.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Rate Of Pay

Contingent - Professional

$23.25 - $28.25 per hour

Salary commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have experience providing swimming lesson instruction for various skill levels?

  • Yes
  • No

03

If you have experience providing swimming lesson instruction for various skill levels, please explain where you acquired this experience.

04

Are you a certified Lifeguard?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Are you at least 21 years of age?

  • Yes
  • No

06

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

  • Yes
  • No

07

I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.

  • I have read and understand the language outlined above.
  • Required Question

Salary : $23 - $28

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