Aquatics Instructor- Water Polo Coach

City of Virginia Beach•Great Neck, NC

33d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation is hiring an Aquatics Instructor- Water Polo Coach to instruct participants in water polo skills, game rules, and regulations. The position also involves maintaining a safe swimming environment, providing customer service, enforcing rules, and administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Additional duties may be assigned based on workload and department needs. The position is based at a primary site, but work may be scheduled at other park sites and facilities. Class-based hours vary, schedules may change seasonally and weekly, and the position may operate seven days a week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employees may be required to work overtime, split shifts, or other hours beyond their usual schedule, and may be reassigned in response to short-term department needs or City-wide emergencies. Employees must attend Parks and Recreation Department Orientation (P&R Connection). The listed training schedule is every other Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building; when an exemption is permitted, a hybrid option is available but requires weekend attendance. Applications may be used to fill current vacancies and similar Aquatic Instructor openings arising within six months of the posting's closing date.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must possess a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification, a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification, or certification or experience appropriate to the specialized program area.
Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 30 days of employment.
Must satisfactorily complete a departmental skills test before employment.
Must be able to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, and midnights, as well as weekends and holidays.
Must be available to work overtime when required; employees may work beyond their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs or City-wide emergencies.