What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics - Water Safety Instructor (WSI) position at The City of Middleton?
General Description
Under the direct supervision of the Aquatic Manager, the Water Safety Instructor is responsible for the organization and supervision of his/her daily classes and teaches aquatic and safety programs.
Job Functions
- Teach to the standards of the American Red Cross.
- Maintain accurate records of class attendance.
- Prepare lesson plans.
- Demonstrate skills.
- Complete necessary Red Cross forms and other paperwork as requested.
- Communicates with parent/guardian of student in a timely manner.
- Assist with supervision of the locker rooms.
- Be familiar with all emergency procedures, and know your role in emergency.
- Report all accidents and near drowning promptly to the aquatics supervision and fill out accident report.
- Provide constant supervision of all students at all times, insuring class is never left unattended.
- Supervise and direct the water safety instructor aides during class activities.
- Administer proper first aid.
- Know, enforce, and adhere to all rules of the pool.
- Know severe weather procedures.
- Be helpful, friendly, and cheerful to the public and fellow employees, especially your students.
- Direct all complaints to the manager on duty.
- Serve as a lifeguard (if certified) and/or pool attendant when needed.
- Attend staff meetings and in-services.
- Performs other related job duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of aquatic safety principles and practices.
- Understanding of applicable emergency medical response training.
- Must be mature enough to recognize and appreciate the vital nature of their responsibilities.
Education, Training and Experience
- 15 years of age or older.
- Completion of Water Safety Instructor Certificate.
- Completion of Red Cross Lifeguarding certificate (including First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification) desirable.
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City of Middleton Veterans' Preference Program
(Applicable to Regular Full and Part Time Positions Only)
The City of Middleton honors and recognizes the sacrifice and dedication made by veterans of the United States Armed Services, and the unique skills, experiences, and abilities they bring to the workplace. The City’s Veterans' Preference Program is designed and implemented to encourage and enable the recruitment, review and potential hire of qualified veterans. This program does not guarantee the selection of any veteran or eliminate the need for such veterans to otherwise meet all basic qualifications for the position(s) for which they apply.
Please see the Veterans' Preference Program link on the Job Opportunities page menu for the details and requirements of the program.
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