Roger Carter Swim Instructor
4 weeks ago
Location : Howard County, MD
Job Type: Contingent
Job Number: 9993 - 01032025-01
Department: Recreation & Parks
Opening Date: 01/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Provide group and private swimming lesson instruction to all ages and abilities under the general supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor.
DUTIES:
- Work shifts as a Swim Instructor in group and/or private lesson settings and follows the expectations of the position.
- Hold productive and engaging lessons for participants of all ages and abilities following a provided curriculum. Keep accurate and timely records and program plans of all lessons.
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly facility and program supplies. Inspect lesson area regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment immediately.
- Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce aquatic facility rules and regulations.
- Address medical and behavioral concerns with parents and program supervisor.
- Maintain open professional communication with guests, participants and/or participants parents.
- Notify participants, parents and program coordinator of canceled classes, and arrange for make-ups due to cancellations
- Participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
- Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
- Rescue swimmers in distress and respond to incidents around the entire aquatic facility immediately.
- Provide care to the best of your ability within the level of your training/qualifications.
- Assist in completing incident reports.
- Must work as a lifeguard, if certified, when needed.
- Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.
- Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
- Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (preferred).
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Pre-employment testing of swimming ability, teaching skills and lesson demonstration.
- Ability to work as an individual and within the framework of a team.
- Instructor I: Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and six months experience.
- Instructor II: Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and one (1) year of experience.*
- Instructor III: WSI and three (3) years of experience.*
RATE OF PAY:
Contingent - Paraprofessional
Salary commensurate with experience and employment commitment.
- Instructor I: Minimum Wage - $20
- Instructor II: $20.50-22.00
- Instructor III: $22.50-25.00
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 . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.I have read and understand the language outlined above.
- Yes
- No
Do you possess the Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification through American Red Cross? If yes, please attach certification to application.
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Do you have experience as a lifeguard?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience providing swimming lesson instruction for various skill levels?
- Yes
- No
If you have experience teaching swimming lessons, please explain where you acquired this experience.
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Do you possess a Water Safety Instructor Certificate through American Red Cross? If yes, please attach certification to application.
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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.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
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.
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