Job detail
Water Safety Instructor
Ochsner Health
PART_TIME
Posted 3/19/2026
Location
Harahan, Louisiana
Core responsibilities
The instructor plans and teaches swimming and water safety courses to children and adults in group or private settings while ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. Duties also include enforcing facility rules, completing required reports, and conducting time keeping.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be at least 15 years old and enrolled in high school, with one year of experience teaching swim lessons or competitive swimming. Required certifications include water safety instructor (Wsi) from the american red cross, or three years of competitive swimming experience, plus cpr for the professional rescuer within 30 days of hiring.
high schoolWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCustomer ServiceRecord KeepingCPRData EntryComputer SkillsEmergency ResponseWater Safety InstructionDecision MakingFirst AidTime KeepingTeaching Swim LessonsAquatic Facility Policy Enforcement