Overview

A Water Safety Instructor (WSI) plays a vital role in empowering individuals to enjoy the water safely and confidently. As a Water Safety Instructor, you will play a crucial role in teaching individuals of all ages essential water safety skills and swimming techniques. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of participants while imparting knowledge and fostering confidence in and around aquatic environments. This position is responsible for teaching and serving as deck coordinator for all GAC programming - including group, private and adaptive lessons. Duties include training and developing staff as a Lead Instructor and assisting with the Guilford County Schools 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program, as needed. This position requires holding numerous water safety certifications. 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00-$24.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until June 26, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach and execute GAC related swim lessons - group, private, adaptive.
• Operate as deck coordinator when not teaching to notify parents of deck changes/requirements.
• Adapt at front desk to help with swim lesson registration and questions.
• Create and track attendance reports, assessment cards for GAC programming.
• Act as a lead instructor to mentor younger staff.
• Assist with Guilford County Schools 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program as deck coordinator or instructor at the GAC or off-site locations.
• Assist with instructor recruitment retention and staff trainings. Teach WSI and LG classes if applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience teaching.
• Flexible to work Weekends, Holidays and Evenings.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for promoting water safety and swimming proficiency. 
• Certification: Completion of a recognized Water Safety Instructor certification course offered by organizations such as the American Red Cross, the YMCA, or the Royal Life Saving Society. These courses typically include both classroom instruction and practical training in teaching swimming and water safety.
• CPR and First Aid Certification: Many training programs require candidates to hold current certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, as these skills are essential for responding to emergencies in aquatic environments.
• Swimming Proficiency: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in swimming skills, including various strokes (such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) and water safety techniques. Specific skill requirements may vary depending on the training program or certifying organization.