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Water Safety Instructor Aide
The Maple Grove Community Center is seeking a Water Safety Instructor Aide. In this position, you will assist in the instruction of participants in the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Additionally, you will help foster a fun and energetic learning environment for all participants. Come make a difference by joining our growing and diverse community!
**Certification provided at no cost by the City of Maple Grove**
**Apply immediately, interviews are conducted as applications are received**
Responsibilities
- Maintain safety of students and pool area at all times.
- Follow the direction of the Water Safety Instructor or Aquatic Coordinator's.
- Familiarization and enforcement of all pool policies and rules to students and peers.
- Full knowledge of the progression card skills for each program level.
- Begin classes promptly, and make use of the entire class time by demonstrating skills and activities.
- Teach students the skills on the progression cards using a variety of activities in a positive manner.
- Request assistance from supervisor when students are ready to be tested on skills.
- Have classes set up before class starting time for safety and convenience of the students and instructors.
- Assist in cleaning and sanitizing pool area between lessons and at the end of daily lessons, and return all supplies to proper storage area.
- Assist in all accident and emergency procedures and participate in emergency situations as needed.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Participate in in-service training as coordinated by the aquatic coordinator.
- Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications
Need to have
- Must be at least 14 years of age older
Nice to have
- Certification in Water Safety Instructor Aide as conducted by Maple Grove Parks & Recreation, or a comparable program
- American Red Cross Certification in First Aid and/or Water Safety Instructor
- Previous lifeguard experience
- Fluent in a foreign language or sign language
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City of Maple Grove, Minnesota