Water Safety Instructors

The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for part-time Water Safety Instructors at Richfield Middle School. The Water Safety Instructor will teach the Richfield Olympic Style Swim curriculum in the indoor pool as scheduled. An instructor must be an energetic, dedicated and motivated individual who enjoys swimming and teaching children or adults.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Must have knowledge of water safety and stroke technique.
• Ability to listen and demonstrate instructions to others.
• Available for the entire program session and have a flexible schedule for changes.
• Preferred Certification: American Red Cross First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescue and/or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

General duties:

• Attend new employee orientation and required trainings, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Follow and be a role model for all rules, policies, and the chain of command of the pool facility.
• Be responsible for knowing and assisting in performing the Emergency Action Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and run classes as assigned and scheduled.
• Arrive on deck 15 minutes prior to the start of the first class for preparations.
• Provide for the safety of students and never leave a class unsupervised.
• Provide direction to Water Safety Aides assisting with the class.
• Proper use and care of equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in shallow and deep water, including the diving well (approximately 3 - 10 feet deep).
• Must be able to remain alert in the pool area, with no lapses of consciousness, in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees or higher for one to four hours.
• Ability to recognize distress signals.
• Ability to support the child's or adult's body weight in the water.
• Demonstrate (model) appropriate swimming skills and stroke technique to participants.

Work timeframes:

• Summer, June 15-August 6
• Monday-Thursday, 12:00 p.m.- 5:30 pm

Positions are available year-round.

Pay Rate: $16.07- $19.28 per hour (Based on experience).
Richfield Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Application deadline: Position is open until filled.