Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Temporary PT)

Under general supervision, performs routine public contact and safety work in teaching swimming lessons and serving as a pool lifeguard.

Teaches swimming lessons according to a prescribed routine and curriculum; tests program participants for swimming skill levels; passes participants for participation in more advanced classes; monitors the use of the swimming pool; enforces safety rules; patrols the swimming pool and aquatics facility; officiates at swimming meets; performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, conducting classes, selling tickets, collecting fees, helping set up for classes, events, etc.; responds to public inquiries about aquatics programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings; maintains related records and statistics for various aquatics programs.

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES

Knowledge of :

Equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive aquatics program;

First Aid and CPR;

Customer Service

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:

Teach swimming lessons;

Enforce safety and health regulations relating to an aquatics program;

Maintain a high level of physical and mental fitness;

Control approximately 100 youth participating in the open swim program with the assistance of other lifeguards;

Communicate effectively orally;

Understand and carry out oral instructions;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Education/Experience/Training : Must be at least 16 years of age. Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying.

Licenses/Certification : Must possess the First Aid and CPR certification at time of hire; possess a valid Lifeguard Training certification and able to obtain first aid and CPR certification before start of program.

Possess Advance Life Saving and Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) certification required to teach swim lessons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to swim, walk, sit and talk or hear; occasionally climb or balance, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to focus.

The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to heat and/or sun, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is moderately loud.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.