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Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
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We are currently seeking a (Remote) Part-Time On-Call-Aquatics Examiner. Minimum availability requirements for this position is 3 consecutive days per week from May-August. No minimum availability requirements for off-season delivery. You must live within a 50 mile radius of an international airport.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Aquatic Examiners are a key part of the American Red Cross Aquatic Examiner Service. They are front-line individuals who visit aquatic facilities across the country and provide direct services to these sites. Their feedback and reports assist management of aquatic facilities in developing procedures that recognize aquatic hazards and outline effective responses to aquatic emergencies.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
* Recording video of on-duty lifeguards both in an undercover capacity and while lifeguards demonstrate skills.
* Reviewing aquatic facility documentation related to lifeguard operations.
* Evaluating lifeguard performance in surveillance and emergency response skills on the job through on-site lifeguarding evaluations.
* Preparing reports and completing evaluation forms, as required.
* Identifying areas where aquatic facilities could improve lifeguarding operations and performance based on the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program.
* Conducting in-service training sessions and/or aquatic emergency action plan drills.
* Assisting the Aquatics Examiner Service Coordinators in conducting the annual lifeguarding operations assessment and report as needed.
* Mentoring new Aquatic Examiners in training.
This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.
The salary for this position is $23.00- an hour. Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the work is performed. The stated salary range in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon your location and qualifications.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: High School or equivalent required.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
* Current certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor, American Red Cross
* Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross Lifeguard Management.
* If Aquatic Examiners will evaluate lifeguards at a waterfront or water park, they must have the basic-level certification in the appropriate course.
* 3 years' experience teaching American Red Cross, or equivalent, Lifeguarding courses: at least one within the past year.
* Minimum 3 years' experience as a lifeguard.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a lifeguard supervisory role.
Skills & Abilities:
* Ability to operate video equipment.
* Ability to effectively demonstrate, evaluate and remediate Lifeguarding skills to the American Red Cross standard.
* Knowledgeable about the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program and Aquatic Examiner Service, local and state regulations regarding lifeguard operations.
* Have excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
* Hold a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
* intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word and Outlook
* Requires ability to work non-standard work hours and weekends.
* Travel: Ability to travel regionally and nationally up to 100% of the time
Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
