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Water Safety Instructor
Arlington, VAApril 6th, 2026
The Water Safety Instructor is responsible for the instruction, development, and evaluation of swim class participants. Must be able to proficiently demonstrate all swimming skills and techniques required for lessons.
Pay Rate: $21.00 per hourMajor Duties/Specific Tasks
Adhere to NOVA Parks guidelines and methods for teaching swimming skills and lessons.
Develop daily written lesson plans for each swim class to accomplish all skills by the last class.
Take attendance at each class and record on the roster.
Update the skill sheet for each class at the conclusion of each class.
Along with the Swim Class Coordinator, at the conclusion of each session, complete and distribute student certificates, complete NOVA Parks course records and paperwork.
Responsible to find a substitute WSI if unable to teach a class.
Be prepared to teach make-up classes or to make alternate arrangements with a substitute WSI or parents of students.
Instruct assisting Lifeguards in daily lesson plan, expectations for the students, and specific activities for the Lifeguard.
Spend time in the water with each class.
Minimum Qualifications
Hold a current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate or equivalent experience teaching swim lessons.
Required to purchase and wear a standard uniform.Please see jobdescriptionPI283322388Job distributed byJobTarget .
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