Aquatic Examiner

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Job Description:

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The American Red Cross is seeking a Part-Time On-Call Aquatics Examiner in Nashville, TN; Richmond, VA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; St. Louis, MO; and Ventura, CA. Candidates must be available for at least three consecutive days, twice per month during peak season (April-September).

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): 

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.

Aquatic Examiners provide support to community and full-service customers in their role as Instructors. They’re responsible for providing high quality instruction, providing necessary reports in a timely manner and properly maintaining equipment in their possession or under their delegated responsibility. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities): 

• Recording video of on-duty lifeguards both in an undercover capacity and while lifeguards demonstrate skills. Evaluating lifeguard performance in surveillance and emergency response skills on the job through on-site lifeguarding evaluations. 

• Reviewing aquatic facility documentation related to lifeguard operations. 

• 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. 

• Delivery of retraining and CEU training as assigned. 

• Assist in Service Delivery engagement activities such as special assignments, focus groups, performing product/process testing or providing general feedback. 

• Assist with Instructor remediation activities, as needed. This may involve in-person, online and/or “remote” activity. 

• Participate in all required meetings and trainings.  

• Successfully participate in an in-person training course to maintain Aquatic Examiner appointment every two years. Must demonstrate skill proficiency at the instructor-level (AES Examiner-level).  

• Commitment to provide at minimum 3 consecutive days of availability twice per month April – September.  

• Additional duties as assigned by Training Operations & Development Manager or Service Delivery Leadership. 

• Deliver American Red Cross training programs within current certifications to community participants, businesses, and instructors, ensuring high-quality instruction and compliance with established program standards. 

• Prepare classrooms and training environments, arrive at instructional sites as required, and ensure participant and instructor safety throughout all training activities. 

• Maintain accurate course records and adhere to all registration, scheduling, and administrative procedures, including use of scheduling systems such as Skedulo. 

Equipment, Logistics, and Resource Management 

• Maintain, transport, store, clean, inventory, and reorder assigned training and evaluation equipment and supplies; report equipment maintenance or repair needs as appropriate. 

• Safely load, unload, carry, and transport equipment required for instructional and evaluation activities. 

• Ensure efficient use of organizational resources and comply with applicable financial, travel, registration, and operational policies and procedures of AES and Community Classes 

Quality Assurance and Compliance 

• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives by adhering to American Red Cross standards, established operating procedures, and safety requirements. 

• Ensure all training, evaluation, and service delivery activities meet organizational quality, compliance, and customer service expectations. 

PAY INFORMATION:

The salary range for this position is $23.00-$26.00 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 average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon your location and qualifications.

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): 

Education: High School or equivalent required.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Management Experience: N/A
Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team.

* 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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Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business offices with computers, phones and printers, light traffic).  The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.  

 Ability to travel 75%+.

Able to work long days.  Adaptable to teaching in multiple, variable environments.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: (Preferred Qualifications):

Current American Red Cross certifications:

Lifeguarding Instructor

Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

Lifeguard Management

· Appropriate basic-level certification for waterfront or water park evaluations

· At least 3 years of experience teaching American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguarding courses, with at least one class taught in the past year

· Minimum 3 years of lifeguarding experience

· Minimum 2 years in a lifeguard supervisory role

· Strong knowledge of:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program
• Aquatic Examiner Service
• Local and state regulations related to lifeguard operations

· Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

· Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook

· Ability to work non‑standard hours, including weekends

· Reside within 45 miles of an international airport

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable laws. The job duties of this role require interaction with staff, clients, vendors, and the general public, and access to sensitive data, systems, and intellectual property; therefore, we require a criminal background check for this position. You will not be asked to provide information about your criminal history unless and until you receive a conditional offer of employment. Once a conditional offer of employment has been extended, we will make an individualized assessment of whether your criminal history has a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the specific job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.  

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
 

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