THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:  Water Safety Instructor

ASSIGNMENT:  Water Safety Instructor

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a reliable, consistent, mature and physically fit individual
2. Must be able to work with children (6 months to 13 years of age) as well as adults
3. Must be able to teach in mornings and evenings for approximately 8 weeks
4. Must be able to take constructive criticism and use it to your advantage to better your teaching abilities
5. Must work well with other safety team members and deal with parents and bystanders

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties assigned under the direction of the Pool Manager and/or Coordinator of Swim Program

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Performs other duties as assigned

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board Policy

PAY GRADE:

Hourly rate as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

Revised 4/2/2002
Reformatted 3/2008
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Modified 8/20/2021

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

1. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
2. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
3. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
4. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
7. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
8. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
10. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
[email protected]

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