Water Safety Instructor - Virginia Commonwealth University

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR 

Job Description: Water Safety Instructors are responsible for planning and conducting swimming lessons in both group and private formats. This includes lesson planning, communication with clients, and proper reporting of classes.

Location: Cary Street Gym & MCV Larrick Student Center

Supervisor: Mathew Scott

Starting Pay Rate:$17.00/hour

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach American Red Cross swimming & water safety courses to adult and youth audiences in both private and group lesson formats
• Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives
• Ensure the health and safety of the participants by making sure all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and materials and equipment are safe
• Communicate regularly with participants and/or parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plan
• Complete records and reports in a timely manner
• Participate in instructor development meetings and training sessions
• Provide positive and constructive feedback to participants
• Develop appropriate participant/instructor relationships
• Maintain up-to-date records for all private and semi-private lesson clients, including schedule and progress logs
• Maintain a written lesson plan for all group lessons
• Be enthusiastic and have fun
• Additional duties as assigned by the Aquatics & Safety Coordinator or Program Assistant

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills
• Thorough knowledge and application of teaching strategies and techniques
• Understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with adults and youth
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to various situations that may arise while teaching
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Maturity & professionalism 

Required Certification(s): 

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Preferred Certification(s): 

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers & First Aid

This position is a peer leadership position. A peer leader at VCU is defined as a student who has been selected and trained to serve in a leadership role that supports student success. 

Salary Range:

Position Details:

Department: Recreation and Well-Being
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Mathew Scott

Contact Email: scottm14@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: (804) 828-0177