Marine Education Specialist

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).