Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Part-Time

The job of Lifeguard/Swim Instructor was established for the purpose/s of supervising the pool area; provide swimming instruction; ensuring safety rules and regulations and the enjoyment of pool participants; tending to customer needs; and serving as an ambassador for the Aquatic Center. Hours will vary. Pay range from $7.50 - $9.75 per hour depending on experience.

This job reports to Aquatic Supervisor and/or Head Lifeguard

Assists in cleaning pool facilities (e.g. swimming pool, pool deck, locker rooms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facility in a sanitary and safe condition.

• Processes a various swim center documents (e.g. admission fees, register participants, sells swim passes and makes other financial transactions including nightly cash outs and deposits when required, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district policies and procedures.

•Attends scheduled in-service training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administer first aid, rescue breathing, and CPR; monitoring activities; managing staff/performance; effective listening; and guiding others.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: first aid and CPR; rescue procedures; and safety practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: physical stamina; working flexible hours; teamwork; and communication with persons of diverse backgrounds/knowledge/skills.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard free environment.

Education   High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

Pre-employment Proficiency Test Lifeguard Certification

Continuing Educ. / Training

Renew Training, First Aid and CPR for the Professional

Rescuer on a yearly basis.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt