Marine Education Specialist chez AMIkids

The Marine Education Specialist role is responsible for teaching marine education (i.e., swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, paddle sports, etc.) and related training, such as CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard, and other relevant courses. Ensuring the safety, supervision, and administration of the marine education program in assigned region.

·        Teach the fundamental marine education programming in accordance with identified/established curriculum, follow training standards established by third-party organizations (PADI/NAUI, American Red Cross, American Canoe Association, National Safe Boating Council, US Sailing, etc.),   

·        Teach related biology, physiology, health & nutrition, marine science, oceanography, and/or outdoor sport courses in accordance with local board-of-education curriculum standards for youth/young adults to earn high school credits,

·        Maintain lesson plans for each area,

·        Implement effective individualized instruction to meet the readiness and ability for each youth/young adult,

·        Test youth/young adults’ knowledge and abilities through written and practical exams and certify youth/young adults in accordance with relevant certification guidelines, 

·        Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with youth/young adults,

·        Actively ensure all interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged environment and Community Involvement, 

·        Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth/young adult and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals, 

·        Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth/young adult,

·        Maintain records of youth/young adults progress in certification and curriculum-based classes, 

·        Ensure compliance with AMIkids policies, internal quality management systems, and any applicable guidelines provided by contracts or third-party organizations that offer curriculum and certification,

·        Create, review, and provide identified reports in accordance with the established schedule,

·        Engage in activities that support the delivery of the marine education curriculum, (example- maintaining boats, SCUBA equipment, sailboats, and kayaks), 

·        Coordinate activities with the Director of Marine Education, and the Leader at the identified Program(s) (e.g., Executive Director/Principal, Program Manager/Director of Operations),

·        Provide training and testing to Team Members and volunteers in accordance with relevant certification guidelines,

·        Lead by role-modeling for students, volunteers, and other participants to further marine education at AMIkids,

·        May drive for work-related tasks,

·        Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

·        Bachelor’s degree,

·        Possess or ability to obtain State/District Educator Certificate,

·        Minimum 2 years’ related experience (e.g., diving, aquatics instruction, sailing, boating),

·        Current Dive Instructor certification required,

·        Possess or ability to become a certified instructor – Lifeguard, Sailing, Boat Handling and Kayaking,

·        Possess a boating license, USCG mariner credential a plus,

·        Microsoft Office experience (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).