Part-Time Water Safety Instructor

Overview

The City of Westerville is accepting applications for Water Safety Instructor (WSI) for the Parks & Recreation Department. This is a seasonal part-time position.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

• Water safety instructors are responsible for the planning and implementation of the Swim Lesson Program under the direction of the Aquatic Management staff.
• Swim Instructors are directly responsible to the manager on duty and are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating Swim Lesson Classes.
• Maintaining required American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
• Attending required WSI meetings as scheduled.
• Preparing class lesson plans appropriate for all assigned classes and making adjustments daily as needed.
• Implementing class lesson plans for all assigned classes.
• Maintaining a safe and fun learning environment.
• Assigning duties to aquatics staff.
• Regularly updating parents on their child s progress in swim classes as needed or requested.
• Reporting any problems or concerns regarding students, parents, equipment or pool assignments to the aquatic manager.
• Organizing and maintaining swim lesson supplies and equipment.
• Recording attendance for classes daily.
• Completing and distributing certificates to students at the end of each session.
• Practicing and encouraging fellow staff to practice customer service excellence.
• Promoting and encouraging fellow staff to promote the benefits of aquatics and aquatic programs.

• Individual must be at least 16 years old.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
• American Red Cross Adult and Child CPR/AED, Infant CPR and First Aid.