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Adjunct Faculty/Lifeguarding and Swim-Related Classes

SUNY Westchester Community College

Valhalla, NYJob$93.84/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$93.84/hr
Location
Valhalla, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Red Cross Certification For LifeguardWater Safety Instructor CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

SUNY Westchester Community College is hiring an Adjunct Faculty/Lifeguarding and Swim-Related Classes. The Department of Health, Human Performance & Physical Education at SUNY Westchester Community College is seeking an energetic and engaging Adjunct Faculty member. This role involves providing classroom instruction in basic life support training and emergency response, as well as pool-related instruction for aquatic emergencies. Responsibilities include teaching swimming skills, individual physical fitness, rhythmic breathing, and stroke development.

Key focus areas include Provide classroom instruction in basic life support training and responding to emergencies, Provide pool-related instruction in skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies, and Teach swimming skills and individual physical fitness.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Health-Related Field, 1+ Years Teaching Experience, and Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Important skills include Classroom Instruction, Teaching Swimming Skills, Teaching Individual Physical Fitness, Teaching Rhythmic Breathing, Teaching Stroke Development, and Equity-Minded Practice. Preferred (not required): Blackboard and Brightspace.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classroom InstructionTeaching Swimming SkillsTeaching Individual Physical FitnessTeaching Rhythmic BreathingTeaching Stroke DevelopmentEquity-Minded PracticeBlackboardBrightspace

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Health-Related Field1 Year of Teaching ExperienceRed Cross Certification for LifeguardWater Safety Instructor Certification5+ Years Actively Working in the Field

Full job description

Location: Valhalla, NY Category: Adjunct Positions - Teaching Faculty Job Type: Credit Adjunct Posted On: Thu Jul 28 2022 Job Description:

The Department of Health, Human Performance & Physical Education is seeking an energetic and engaging Adjunct Faculty member to teach the following classes:

  • Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

  • Swimming for Fitness

  • Learn to Swim

The incumbent will provide classroom instruction in basic life support training and responding to emergencies, as well as pool-related instruction in the skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Responsibilities include teaching swimming skills and individual physical fitness, as well as rhythmic breathing and stroke development.

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess the following:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a health-related field;

  • 1 year of teaching experience;

  • Red Cross Certification for Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor;

  • Certification as a Water Safety Instructor.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree in a health-related field is strongly preferred. At least 1 year of teaching experience, Blackboard/Brightspace experience and 5+ years actively working in the field is also strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $93.84 per hour. No benefits.

POSITION EFFECTIVE: Fall 2022

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