Head Lifesaving Instructor (PT)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct aquatic personnel in the duties and responsibilities of their work
• Train newly assigned lifeguards on policies and procedures relating to maintenance of order and discipline, emergency first aid, and employee work rules
• Monitor the performance of lifeguards during swimming pool operational hours
• Conduct in-service training seminars
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of a swimming pool
• Guard the swimming pool to direct water safety and prevent accidents
• Ensure that non-swimming participants stay in shallow water
• Maintain order and discipline of participants in the pool
• Gather information and maintain various written records relating to pool operations, maintenance, and cleaning of pool and pool equipment
• Treat pool water to maintain proper chemical balance
• Assist in planning special activities and programs

Qualifications

Education

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).

Experience

Two (2) years of experience as a lifeguard at an aquatic facility. Two (2) years of teaching or coaching in the aquatic field may substitute for lifeguard experience.

Certifications

• Must possess and maintain current and valid certificates in Lifeguarding AND First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Instructor or successor courses offered by the American Red Cross
• Must maintain all certifications required by state, federal, and local laws in order to practice and teach lifeguard skills as a term and condition of continued employment
• Within 90 days of hire, must obtain and maintain Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification as a term and condition of continued employment

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Additional Requirements

Background Check

A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.