Water Safety Instructor

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of technical and advanced pool-side and water safety and swim instruction duties as needed to assure safe use of pool facilities. Develops and delivers water safety and swimming instruction.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Aquatics Manager and WSI Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Creates lesson and instruction plans for individual and group swimming lessons; delivers lessons to children and adult patrons; evaluates swimming skills and progress and promotes learners according to established swimming standards and skill requirements. Develops lesson plans, evaluations, reports and related documentation and submits to Red Cross; participates in maintenance of daily records relating to accidents, rescues, water temperature and chemical testing; reports unsafe conditions to Aquatics Manager or Head Lifeguard. Observes patron activities; enforces rules; performs first aide as needed to assist individuals suffering injuries; performs water rescues as needed to prevent mishaps and drowning. Performs general upkeep and custodial duties; cleans facility floors, mops, sweeps, vacuums, polishes, etc.; cleans pool decks. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform above and related duties; plus,
specialized training and certification (Red Cross) as a WSI;

AND

B. Two (2) years general experience related to safe swimming, swim team participation or related background;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge American Red Cross methods and techniques of water safety and swimming instruction; pool equipment and pool maintenance; water safety practices, rules and guidelines; first aide, CPR; swimming instruction techniques. Ability to plan, organize and develop swimming lesson programs and plans; demonstrate advanced swimming skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, young people, ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must be 16 years of age.

Must be Water Safety Instructor (WSI), first aid and CPR certified. Lifeguard Training certification desirable.

4. Work Environment:

Employees of the position perform in an open air and/or "bubble" environment. Tasks require variety of physical activities,
not generally involving muscular strain, but do require frequent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing
and seeing. Moderate lifting required with certain assignment areas on in the event of water emergencies. Common eye,
hand, finger dexterity required for many tasks. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional
stability and discriminating thinking.