Water Safety Instructor (8 positions) - Summer Swim Program - EXTENDED

School Board of Highlands County is looking for Water Safety Instructor (8 positions) - Summer Swim Program - EXTENDED in Lake Placid, FL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662822191 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.
Position Type:
Summer Programs/Water Safety Instructor
Date Posted:
4/9/2026
Location:
Lake Placid High
Closing Date:
05/06/2026
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
POSITION TITLE: Water Safety Instructor
ASSIGNMENT: Water Safety Instructor
Summer Employment Notice
All summer employment positions are offered on an "at-will" basis. The duration listed is an estimated timeframe and does not guarantee continued employment for that period. Actual employment length may vary depending on student enrollment, program participation, and other operational needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be American Red Cross certified in:
   1. Lifeguard Training
   2. CPR for the Professional Rescuer
   3. Standard First Aid
   4. Water Safety Instructor
2. Must be at least 17 years of age
3. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

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
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us
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