Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

City of Liberal•Liberal, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform the duties of a Water Safety Instructor. It must be emphasized that the main duty of a WSI is to teach swim lessons to the best of his/her ability according to the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.

Requirements

Hold a WSI certification
Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish priorities for own workload based upon such factors as the need for immediate action and work objectives.
Understand and comply with oral and written instructions in the English language.
Communicate orally with co-workers in face-to-face one-on-one settings, or using a telephone or two-way radio.
Work cooperatively with other City employees.
Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Must Hold a Water Safety Instructor Certification
Position may require the use of City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
This position is subject to the City of Liberals Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, and follow-up testing.
Ability to successfully pass a background check and any other pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe environment in which you are teaching.
Be aware of the safety of each student at all times.
Follow Red Cross standards and guidelines for teaching
Complete all Red Cross paper correctly and on time
Use Water Safety Aids in class to help with class control and demonstrations
Use teaching equipment to enhance teaching methods.
Be creative and replace all equipment at the end of lessons in a prompt manner
Be fair in evaluating all students
Be courteous and kind to all kids no matter what age and level of ability
Be a hands on instructor demonstrate and review every day
Use Jr. Aids to help with class control and as a demonstrator
Wear approved lesson suit for all lessons
Communicate effectively with parents about all students progress in your classes
Turn in clip board