Private Swim Lesson Instructor

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Provide private/semi-private swimming lesson instruction.

DUTIES:

• Provide swimming lesson instruction for various skill levels and ages.
• Must be willing to work as a lifeguard, if certified, when needed.
• Maintain all records, (attendance, incident reports, scheduling, lesson plans)
• Communicate schedules, make up lessons, incident reports to Aquatics Coordinator/Pool Manager.
• Must be willing and available to operate as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO), if certified, when needed.
• Address medical and behavioral concerns with parents, organize program supplies, perform logistical duties, and update lesson plans.
• Attend mandatory in-service training(s) or other meetings as required.
• Notify participants, parents and program coordinator of canceled classes, and arrange for make-ups due to cancelations.
• Maintain friendly, positive communication with participants and parents.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the program supervisor.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Possess the following Red Cross certifications:

• First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Required.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) preferred.
• CPO/Aquatics Facility Operator preferred.

Additional qualifications/skills:

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Willing to accept responsibility.
• Display leadership abilities and be able to delegate duties and responsibilities.
• Must teach Red Cross swim lessons.
• Must be trained in the use of AED.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with children.

Instructor I: Three (3) years’ experience with proven track record.
Instructor II: WSI and/or CPO.
Instructor III: WSI and CPO with more than five (5) years of experience with proven track record.

EDUCATION: High School, GED, or attending college.

RATE OF PAY:
Contingent - Paraprofessional – Pay will be commensurate with experience and certifications.

Instructor I: $16.50- 17.50
Instructor II: $17.50- 19.00
Instructor III: $19.00- 20.50

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.