WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR

Code: 04288 Local Non-Competitive

There is no civil service exam for Water Safety Instructor. As a non-competitive local-government title, it is filled on the strength of meeting the listed qualifications.

The one gate is a professional license.

How to apply

No exam

This title is not filled by examination

Non-competitive, unclassified, and Senior Executive Service titles are appointed directly by the hiring agency rather than through a civil service exam. Apply directly to the agency below.

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.

Definition

Under direction, instructs individuals and groups on water safety techniques necessary for safe swimming and other water recreational activities; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Works with groups and individuals, instructing them in the skills necessary for safe aquatics recreation. Maintains records of group and individual swimming progress. Offers and renders advice and assistance when requested. Instructs groups and individuals in swimming and diving techniques, evaluating abilities of students to determine instruction procedures. Conducts and supervises swimming and diving meets, and maintains meet records. Maintains order and discipline at a pool. Observes that safety is maintained. Rescues swimmers when necessary. Applies resuscitation techniques. Administers first aid. Makes chlorine and Ph tests, and reports findings to pool operators. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees must possess a current and valid Water Safety Instruction Certificate issued by the American Red Cross. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of water rescue methods and of the principles, practices, and techniques of instructing groups and individuals in proper water safety techniques. Knowledge of first aid procedures and techniques. Knowledge of methods and procedures for handling life saving and first aid equipment and apparatus. Ability to render first aid to distressed persons. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public. Ability to exercise tact and judgment in maintaining order and discipline and in enforcing pool regulations. Ability to swim with ability and skill. Ability to remain calm and take decisive action in difficult situations. Ability to note and report hazardous conditions. Ability to give instructions in the techniques of water safety and swimming to individuals and groups of varying ability. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.