Job Posting for Water Safety Instructor at City of Galveston
The Water Safety Instructor is responsible for organizing and instructing various levels of swim ability classes. The instructor will monitor and complete progress reports on all children each session.
Minimal Qualifications:
Must be at least Sixteen (16) years of age.
Must pass background check and the urine drug screen.
A minimum of 1 year of Swim Lesson Teaching experience or Competitive swimming background at a high school or higher level (Preferred)
Possess in-depth knowledge of all four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly)
Strong organizational skills
Ability to demonstrate swimming skills
Ability to work outside in the poolside area up to 95% of the time, exposed to sunlight, wet and humid conditions, and heat occasionally exceeding 100 degrees and cold as 60 degrees
Ability to spend long periods of time in the water
Ability to communicate effectively.
Carry out given instructions.
Must be comfortable working with children and adults of all ages and ability levels.
Required current certifications, licenses, and trainings:
American Red Cross Professional CPR/AED (will train)
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (will train)
Work Schedule:
Swim Instructor must be available to teach all swim classes as scheduled for 2 continuous weeks at a time
Required to prepare swim class at least 30 minutes prior to class start
Must be available Mornings, Evenings and Some Weekends
Essential Job Tasks:
Follows designed swim lesson curriculum
Creates goals for individual’s progression
Lead and motivate participants
Ability to effectively communicate to members, guests, and staff
Evaluate participant performance and progress
Records class participation for lessons
Educates swimmers on water safety and life-saving principles
Teaching current and industry leading strokes and techniques
Ensure the pool or training area is neat and free of hazards
Respond to emergencies in pool or poolside in tandem with the facility safety team
All other duties as assigned
Salary.com Estimation for Water Safety Instructor in Galveston, TX
$51,768 to $78,509
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