Water Safety Instructor, PT

City of Miami•City of Miami, FL

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About The Position

This is a part-time position with the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Water Safety Instructor organizes, leads, demonstrates, and instructs classes in water safety, lifesaving procedures, swimming, and similar programs for adults and/or children at beginning or advanced levels. The position promotes City of Miami water safety events and assists the Parks Aquatic Coordinator or designee with scheduling Learn to Swim and water safety programs. The instructor observes and evaluates student performance, teaches techniques and strategies, demonstrates equipment use, and explains and enforces safety rules and regulations. The position also includes inspecting equipment and facilities for cleanliness and safety, preparing work orders for repairs or replacements, maintaining accurate records of receipts and expenditures, and preparing or maintaining reports as needed. Other related work may be assigned. The employee exercises independent judgment within established guidelines and assigned authority and must communicate effectively orally and in writing. Supervision is received from the Parks Aquatic Coordinator or designee. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and hold the required valid certifications at application and throughout employment. Candidates must pass the City of Miami performance test, which may include swimming, running, and simulated rescue exercises. Employees may work various shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends, and are subject to background screening; toxicology and medical screening may also be required. Required age and certification documents must be uploaded with the application.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must hold a valid Water Safety Instructor certificate at the time of application and maintain it throughout employment.
Must hold valid Lifeguard Training certification at the time of application and maintain it throughout employment.
Must hold valid CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification at the time of application and maintain it throughout employment.
Must hold valid Standard First Aid certification at the time of application and maintain it throughout employment.
Certifications must be issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or another nationally recognized certifying agency.
Must pass the City of Miami performance test, which may include swimming, running, and simulated rescue exercises.
Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Must submit required age and certification documents with the employment application.
Must undergo Level II background screening and may be screened through the Florida Clearinghouse.
May be required to undergo toxicology and medical screening.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience working with persons with disabilities may be preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize, lead, demonstrate, and instruct water safety, lifesaving, swimming, and similar classes and programs for adults and/or children.
Promote water safety events sponsored by the City of Miami.
Assist the Parks Aquatic Coordinator or designee with scheduling Learn to Swim and water safety programs.
Observe and analyze student performance and instruct students in techniques and strategies.
Demonstrate proper use of equipment.
Explain and enforce required safety rules and regulations.
Conduct periodic inspections of equipment and/or facilities for cleanliness and safety.
Prepare work orders for necessary repairs or replacements.
Maintain accurate records of receipts and expenditures.
Prepare or maintain reports as needed.
Perform other related work as required.