Lifeguard Instructor
Job Description:
- Responsible for planning, coordinating and teaching American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, First Aid Courses, and Lifeguard training (if applicable).
Knowledge & Skills
- Thorough knowledge and application of American Red Cross rescue skills and ability to teach said skills.
- An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures
Leadership and public relations skills. - Communication skills
- Decision-making skills
Qualifications:
- Currently certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or CPR/First Aid for the Lay Responder
- Experience in teaching American Red Cross classes is preferred
Job Specifics:
- Teach and instruct ARC classes to patron(s) and assist them in achieving their certification
- Perform cleaning tasks after every Red Cross class (such as cleaning mannequins and equipment)
- Attend in service trainings
- Be familiar with American Red Cross courses and know how to use course materials effectively.
- Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives
- Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe
- Cover all material required
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans.
- Enforce all policies, rules and regulations
- Complete records and reports in a timely manner
- Provide input on any aspect of the Aquatics and Safety Program
- Perform additional tasks as requested
Scheduling:
- Instructors will be assigned classes to teach
Evaluation:
- Assist in the evaluation of ARC classes and maintenance of lesson equipment and supplies.
- Participants will also be allowed to fill out evaluations after every course.
Other:
In accordance with the Student Affairs Division/Campus Recreation Office Strategic Plan, other duties as assigned. Texas State University will not discriminate against any person (or exclude any person from participating in or receiving the benefits of any of its activities or programs) on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex or disability, veterans status or on the basis of sexual orientation.