North Laurel Water Safety Instructor- Recreation & ...

Salary: $16.50 - $20.50 Hourly Location : Laurel MD 20723, MD Job Type: Contingent Job Number: Water Safety Instructor-121025 Department: Recreation & Parks Opening Date: 12/12/2025 Closing Date: Continuous POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTIONBRIEF DESCRIPTION: Provide swimming lesson instruction. DUTIES: Provide swimming lesson instruction for various skill levels. Must be willing to work as a lifeguard, if certified, when needed. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Possess the following Red Cross certifications: Water Safety Instructor (WSI) First Aid CPR for the Professional Rescuer Additional qualifications/skills: Must be at least 17 years of age. Willing to accept responsibility. Display leadership abilities and be able to delegate duties and responsibilities. Be responsible for all records, (attendance, accident reports, scheduling). Must teach Red Cross swim lessons. Must be trained in the use of AED. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with children. EDUCATION: Attending high school or college. RATE OF PAY: Contingent - Paraprofessional $16.50-$20.50 per hour depending on experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks. At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application. Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits. 01 The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. Yes No 02 Do you have experience providing swimming lesson instruction for various skill levels? Yes No 03 If you have experience providing swimming lesson instruction for various skill levels, please explain where you acquired this experience. 04 Are you a certified Lifeguard? Yes No 05 Are you at least 17 years of age? Yes No 06 I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts. Yes No 07 I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired. I have read and understand the language outlined above. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10