Adjunct Professor - Lifeguard Certification

East Central College•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Adjunct faculty teach department courses on a part-time basis and evaluate student performance according to department and College guidelines. The Adjunct Professor prepares lesson plans, teaching aids, and instructional materials or activities, maintains accurate student records, and submits pertinent information to the department and/or College. This position delivers lifeguard certification courses in accordance with the training provider’s curriculum and standards. It provides classroom instruction and practical aquatic training in lifeguarding, water rescue techniques, CPR/AED, and First Aid. The instructor evaluates student performance, maintains training and certification records, and helps create an organized, safe, disciplined, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment. The instructor must maintain required American Red Cross certifications and credentials and be eligible for affiliation with SUNY Erie Community College under the College’s American Red Cross Training Provider agreement. Unofficial transcripts must be attached to the application; official transcripts are required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

Must have an active American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) certification and be in good standing as an instructor with the American Red Cross when the course is delivered.
Must maintain all required American Red Cross certifications and credentials and be eligible for affiliation with SUNY Erie Community College under the College’s American Red Cross Training Provider agreement.
Good knowledge of lifeguarding procedures, water rescue techniques, CPR/AED, and First Aid protocols.
Good knowledge of instructional methods and techniques.
Ability to effectively teach and demonstrate aquatic rescue skills and emergency response procedures.
Ability to evaluate student knowledge and skill performance and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to maintain accurate training and certification records.
Good communication and interpersonal skills and good professional judgment.
Relevant lifeguarding, aquatic safety, or water rescue experience.
Physical capability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must attach unofficial transcripts with the application; official transcripts will be required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire.
Must demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity toward promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment and a commitment to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Responsibilities

Deliver lifeguard certification courses in accordance with the training provider’s curriculum and standards.
Provide classroom instruction and practical aquatic training in lifeguarding, water rescue techniques, CPR/AED, and First Aid.
Prepare, inspect, and maintain training equipment, including rescue tubes, manikins, AED trainers, and First Aid supplies.
Maintain accurate student and training records and report course completion according to specified requirements.
Encourage active student participation in classroom and practical training activities.
Evaluate student knowledge and skill performance based on established course and certification requirements.
Establish and maintain an organized, safe, and disciplined classroom learning environment.
Provide students with appropriate assistance, guidance, feedback, and remediation when necessary.
Contribute to and maintain an inclusive and collaborative College environment.
Adhere to College, department, and applicable County policies and procedures.
Prepare lesson plans, teaching aids, and instructional materials or activities.
Submit pertinent student data to the department and/or College.