Water Safety Instructor I

The Salvation Army Southern California•Salem, OR

About The Position

The Water Safety Instructor provides aquatic education to patrons, including swim lessons for preschool- and school-age children at levels 1–6. The instructor helps create a positive, inclusive, and satisfying class experience through professional conduct, courteous customer service, and safe aquatic practices. The role may also include teaching aquatic exercise programs in deep and shallow water. The position requires participation in training, orientations, and staff meetings as requested; completion of applicable reports and records; and other related duties as assigned. The instructor must maintain a neat, professional appearance, attend regularly and punctually, and work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends. The role involves interacting professionally with coworkers and the public, working with people from diverse backgrounds, exercising good judgment, and taking initiative. The position works with minimum supervision in a high-volume environment and may involve frequent contact with people who are angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated. The role requires the ability to work for extended periods in a chlorinated environment, perform repetitive tasks, and provide emergency care when needed. The employee must maintain required certifications. A criminal history information check is required; a conviction does not automatically preclude employment.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required; certification must be from American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations and work effectively as a team member.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with coworkers and the public, including people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
Ability to exercise good judgment and take initiative.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work for extended periods in a chlorinated environment and perform repetitive tasks without diminished performance.
Physical ability to walk, bend, stoop, squat, twist, stand for short or long periods, kneel, push, pull, reach, grasp, climb stairs, and provide emergency care.
Ability to work in noisy areas and meet the stated vision, hearing, smell, speech, touch, coordination, and manual dexterity requirements.
Ability to read and speak English.
Must pass a criminal history information check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide aquatic education to patrons.
Teach swim lessons to preschool- and school-age children, levels 1–6.
May teach aquatic exercise programs in deep and shallow water.
Create a class atmosphere that promotes inclusion and participant satisfaction.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service through professional and courteous behavior.
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 self, coworkers, and the public.
Use emergency procedures and manage accident scenes as needed.
Maintain a neat, professional appearance and regular, punctual attendance.
Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain required certifications and keep them current.