The bustling City of Pearland, TX is looking for an energetic individual who enjoys being in and around the swimming pool and who possess a passion for teaching and instructing others. If you are a motivated self-starter with par excellent customer service skills, we invite you to apply for our PT Water Safety Instructor (WSI) position.
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WORK HOURS May range from Monday - Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 6:00 p.m. Work will be approximately 20 hours per week.
The purpose of this class within the organization is to teach and enable someone to swim.
This class works under minimal supervision according to set procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Instruct classes in accordance with American Red Cross standards.
Maintains control of classes and ensures the classes are safe at all times.
Prepare materials for the Learn-to-Swim program including certificates, course checklist, Red Cross course records, teaching aids and supplies.
Interact with supervisory, pool management, and lifeguard staff.
Immediately reports safety related issues such as unsafe equipment within the facility, chemical spills, etc.
Participates in required in-service trainings and other meetings.
Performs related work as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Entry level education for this position does not require completion of high school.
No prior experience is required.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within 60 days; must be able to pass American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit test to qualify for the certification
Valid Texas Driver's License (or the ability to obtain with 90 days of hire)
The City of Pearland (pronounced "pear-land", like the fruit), is a full-service municipal government located along the Gulf Coast region in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area and is in the counties of Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris. Pearland, with more than 127,000 residents is rated the fastest-growing community in the Houston region and the second-fastest in Texas based on the 2020 census.
The City provides high-quality public safety, parks and recreation, public works and infrastructure, and economic development services to businesses, visitors and residents. The City of Pearland operates under the council-manager form of government with professional administrators and staff working in tandem with elected officials and the community. For more information on joining our diverse team, visit http://pearland.applicantpro.com/jobs/.
