Water Safety Instructor

3 weeks ago


Prince William County VA, United States Prince William County Government Full time

**Introduction**:
**Position Requirements**:

- Applicants must be of age 16 and up to be considered for this position.
- This position requires a minimum education of 8th grade or higher.
- Applicant must possess a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older.
**Note**:The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position.

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**NATURE OF WORK**

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents performs routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner and intermediate aquatic classes. Example; preschool, learn to swim, private swim, lifeguard training courses etc. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.

**Distinguishing Characteristics**

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval.

**TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES** (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1.Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for a class and cleans up after program.

2.Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public.

3.Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records.

4.Enforces pool rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.

5.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

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**KNOWLEDGE**

Requires special training in specified activity;
Customer service principles;
Life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques;
Basic exercise science principles and theories;
Recordkeeping principles;
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
Modern office technology;

**SKILLS**

Providing customer service;
Monitoring the use of equipment;
Cleaning and maintaining fitness equipment and machines;
Maintaining basic operational records and reports;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

**DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**

**LEVEL OF DECISIONS**

Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

**DIRECTION RECEIVED**

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

**DIRECTION PROVIDED**

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

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**MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**

Must be at least 16 years old; Water Safety Instructor Certification required; May require Federal or State background check.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

**NOTE**

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.



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