Aquatics Instructor

6 months ago

Virginia Beach, United States City of Virginia Beach Full time
Job Duties:

Our Commitment

Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Are you…

Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication- both written and verbal? Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind? A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability? Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions? Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)? Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM

Your Role

The Water Safety Instructorduties will include but not be limited to:

Individual will provide a safe swimming environment

Provide customer service and enforce rules

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Instruct all levels of American Red Cross Water Safety Programs in accordance with American Red Cross and department standards

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

The P&R Employee Experience

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

The Perks

Competitive wages Training/Mentoring for career advancement Varied Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union exclusively for City employees and their dependents Deferred Compensation Plans Employee Assistance Program Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Official City Job Description:

Working Conditions:

There is no working conditions statement for this position.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 16 year old.
Requires possession of a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification to instruct preschool, adult, and American Red Cross aquatic programs; or must possess valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification to teach ARC Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED/O2; or must possess valid certification or experience appropriate to the specialized program area, i.e., competitive swimming, diving, or specialized aquatic instruction.
Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED within 30 days of employment.
Must satisfactorily complete a departmental skills test prior to employment.

Special Requirements
Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

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