Online instructor [h1.location_city]

Job ID : 5486599

Position Summary

Teach American Red Cross swim lessons.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Certifications Obtainable upon Employment

(Complete within 2 weeks of hire and prior to first scheduled shift; Cost of certification and time spent on the certification are covered by the employer)

Trainings required by the Johnston Community School District

Trainings required by Community Education

Experience

Must be at least 16 years old

American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR-PR preferred

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor preferred

Performance Criteria

Professional

Teach swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.

Assist more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.

Assess the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.

Monitor students to prevent accidents and injuries.

Implement ground rules for each swim session.

Plan swimming lessons that take into account students’ abilities and progressive development.

Identify incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.

Keep work area clean and prepared for class.

Attend all assigned meetings and in-services

Perform other such duties and function as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position

Personal

Johnston Community Education employees are expected to :

Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model / representative of the department / district.

Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages.

Demonstrate initiative and the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.

Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others.

Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner.

Follow and enforce district / department / program policies and procedures.

Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions.

Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills.

Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.

Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.

Focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regards to safety of participants.

Provide instruction / leadership / management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities.

Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program.

Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.

General

Work location will be assigned as needed.

Work days / hours may vary depending upon program needs.

Primary location is Johnston Community School District facilities and program-specific.

Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher-level leadership.

Performance evaluation conducted by direct supervisor.