Water Safety Instructor I

Salvation Army Careers•Salem, OR

About The Position

The Water Safety Instructor I provides aquatic education to patrons, including swim lessons for preschool and school-age children in levels 1–6. The instructor helps create a positive, inclusive experience for participants through professional, courteous behavior and excellent customer service. The position involves safe aquatic practices, emergency procedures, and working with patrons and coworkers from diverse backgrounds. The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and regular, punctual attendance. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and offers 10 hours per week at an hourly wage of $17.98. The selected candidate must pass a criminal history information check and maintain required certifications.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required; certification must be from the American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates.
Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to handle stressful situations, exercise good judgment, and take initiative.
Must work effectively as a team player and interact positively and professionally with coworkers and the public.
Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
Must practice safe work habits and contribute to the safety of self, coworkers, and the general public.
Must pass a criminal history information check; a conviction does not automatically preclude employment.
Must maintain required certifications current.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and tolerate prolonged exposure to a chlorinated environment.
Must perform repetitive tasks without diminished performance and meet the listed movement, sensory, communication, and physical requirements, including the ability to provide emergency care.

Nice To Haves

Water Safety Instructor certification is strongly preferred.
Water exercise instruction certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach swim lessons to preschool and school-age children, levels 1–6.
May teach aquatic exercise programs in deep and shallow water.
Create a program and class atmosphere that promotes inclusion and participant satisfaction.
Provide professional, courteous service and positive experiences for patrons.
Participate in in-service training, orientations, and other staff meetings as requested.
Complete applicable reports and records.
Practice safe aquatic procedures and contribute to the safety of patrons, coworkers, and the public.
Maintain a neat, professional appearance.
Attend work regularly and punctually, following flexible scheduling that includes evenings and weekends.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain current certifications.