Aquatics Examiner

American Red Cross•Statewide, NJ

22d•$23 - $26•Remote

About The Position

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! We are currently seeking a (Remote) Part-Time On-Call–Aquatics Examiner Minimum availability requirements for the Aquatics Examiner position are 3 consecutive days per week from May-August. The ideal candidate will reside in or near Los Angeles, CA; Kansas City, MO; Nashville, TN; or Washington, D.C. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): Aquatic Examiners are a key part of the American Red Cross Aquatic Examiner Service. They are front-line individuals who visit aquatic facilities across the country and provide direct services to these sites. Their feedback and reports assist management of aquatic facilities in developing procedures that recognize aquatic hazards and outline effective responses to aquatic emergencies. Aquatic Examiners provide support to community and full-service customers in their role as Instructors. They’re responsible for providing high quality instruction, providing necessary reports in a timely manner and properly maintaining equipment in their possession or under their delegated responsibility.

Requirements

High School or equivalent required.
Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Ability to work on a team.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business offices with computers, phones and printers, light traffic).
The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Ability to travel 75%+
Able to work long days.
Adaptable to teaching in multiple, variable environments.

Nice To Haves

Current American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguarding Instructor Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Lifeguard Management
Appropriate basic-level certification for waterfront or water park evaluations
At least 3 years of experience teaching American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguarding courses, with at least one class taught in the past year
Minimum 3 years of lifeguarding experience
Minimum 2 years in a lifeguard supervisory role
Strong knowledge of: American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program Aquatic Examiner Service Local and state regulations related to lifeguard operations
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Ability to work non‑standard hours, including weekends
Reside within 45 miles of an international airport

Responsibilities

Recording video of on-duty lifeguards both in an undercover capacity and while lifeguards demonstrate skills.
Reviewing aquatic facility documentation related to lifeguard operations.
Evaluating lifeguard performance in surveillance and emergency response skills on the job through on-site lifeguarding evaluations.
Preparing reports and completing evaluation forms, as required.
Identifying areas where aquatic facilities could improve lifeguarding operations and performance based on the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program.
Conducting in-service training sessions and/or aquatic emergency action plan drills.
Responsible for maintaining, managing, and storing all assigned equipment.
Responsible for efficient and effective use of resources. Adheres to the financial and travel policy regarding AES guidelines for booking travel arrangements.
Assist in service delivery engagement activities such as special assignments, performing product/process testing or providing general feedback as assigned by Service Delivery Leadership.
Teaches Red Cross Training Services instructors within their current certifications to businesses and to the community as needed.
Successfully participate in an in-person annual training course to maintain Aquatic Examiner appointment. Must demonstrate skill proficiency at the instructor-level (AES Examiner-level).
Commitment to provide at minimum 3 consecutive days per week from May-August of availability. No minimum availability requirements for off-season delivery.