Therapeutic Recreation Adaptive Swim Instructor

19 hours ago


Ellicott City, Maryland, United States Howard County Full time
Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Adaptive Swim Instructor

Howard County Government is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Therapeutic Recreation Adaptive Swim Instructor to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Therapeutic Recreation Adaptive Swim Instructor will be responsible for teaching adaptive swim lessons to individuals with disabilities, promoting aquatic programs to the community, and maintaining a safe and clean facility.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Teach adaptive swim lessons to individuals with disabilities, adapting to the needs of each participant.
  2. Promote aquatic programs to the community, including outreach and marketing efforts.
  3. Maintain a safe and clean facility, inspecting the area regularly and reporting any unsafe conditions to supervisors.
  4. Attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and training courses.
  5. Hold productive and engaging lessons for participants of all ages, following provided curricula and adapting as needed.
  6. Maintain open communication with guests, participants, and/or participants' parents.
  7. Set up and clean up the facility daily.
  8. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including adhering to uniform requirements.
  9. Work lifeguard shifts if certified.
  10. Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications:

  1. Must be at least 16 years of age.
  2. Pre-employment/employment testing of teaching skills (demonstrate lesson).
  3. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, with good decision-making skills.
  4. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  5. Ability to work as an individual and within the framework of a team.
  6. Understand and abide by the department's customer service standards.
  7. Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
  8. Evening availability.
  9. Reliable transportation.
  10. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
  11. Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard preferred.

Rate of Pay:

Salary commensurate with experience and employment commitment. Contingent - $18.00-$23.00.

Additional Information:

Applicants 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 or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation.

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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