North Laurel Swim Instructor Recreation & Parks

***Must be at least 16 years old to apply***

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Provide group and private swimming lesson instruction to all ages and abilities under the general supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor.

DUTIES:

• Work shifts as a Swim Instructor in group and/or private lesson settings and follows the expectations of the position.
• Hold productive and engaging lessons for participants of all ages and abilities following a provided curriculum. Keep accurate and timely records and program plans of all lessons.
• Maintain a clean safe and orderly facility and program supplies. Inspect lesson area regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment immediately.
• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce aquatic facility rules and regulations.
• Address medical and behavioral concerns with parents and program supervisor.
• Maintain open professional communication with guests participants and/or participants parents.

• Notify participants parents and program coordinator of canceled classes and arrange for make-ups due to cancelations.

• Participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor including abiding to uniform requirements.
• Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
• Rescue swimmers in distress and respond to incidents around the entire aquatic facility immediately. Provide care to the best of your ability within the level of your training/qualifications.
• Assist in completing incident reports.
• Must work as a lifeguard if certified when needed.
• Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (preferred).
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Pre-employment testing of swimming ability teaching skills and lesson demonstration.
• Ability to work as an individual and within the framework of a team.

• Instructor I: Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and six months experience.
• Instructor II: Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and one (1) year of experience.*
• Instructor III: WSI and three (3) years of experience.*

• Instructor I: Minimum Wage - $20
• Instructor II: $20.50-22.00
• Instructor III: $22.50-25.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You 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 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 ( 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 Countyis 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 statusmilitary 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.