Synopsis

The purpose of this position is to teach people to swim at the Symons Recreation Complex for Richland County and the City of Richland Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, at least 17 years old, and successfully completed the Red Cross Safety Instructors’ course, and/or Red Cross Lifeguard training instructor course
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide
• Ability to swim and demonstrate swimming, water safety and lifesaving techniques
• Ability to assist small children getting in and out of the swimming pool
• Ability to teach, lead and reinforce
• Ability to use independent judgment in frequently non-routine situations with occasional risk
• Ability to comprehend and interpret water safety instructional materials for all levels from child to adult instruction including: Red Cross Safety texts, instructor’s manuals, lifeguard training text and instructors’ manuals, lifeguard training text and instructors manual, BWS text and manual, and BWS/EWS manuals
• Ability to prepare class and student records
• Ability to effectively communicate with students and students in class, Red Cross personnel, Symons Director

How to Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.