KC Lifeguard Instructor - 2026-2027

Midwest Pool Management – Kansas City is hiring swimming lesson instructors for the 2024 summer season. MPM-KC manages swimming pools all over the Kansas City metro area, offering fun for citizens, clients, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Teach lifeguard candidates in preparation for a Starguard Elite lifeguard certification.
• Assist the Director of Training with all duties necessary to provide a safe and effective lifeguard course and aquatic facility.
• Attend initial training and in-service training for lifeguard instructor and lifeguarding.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding by uniform requirements.
• Instruct group lifeguard courses in level-appropriate skills.
• Evaluate lifeguard course participants.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly facility and class.
• Perform daily safety checks on pool and deck areas.
• Maintain an attentive lookout for potential accidents in the swimming pool and surrounding facility and address any problems.
• Ensure records of daily course attendance and skills checklists are appropriately maintained and documented.
• Notify the Director of Training in the event of an emergency or other issues.
• Document accident/injury, incident, and rescue reports.
• Maintain security of Starguard Elite and Midwest Pool Management testing materials and equipment.
• Ensure students complete test outs per training and guidelines through Starfish Aquatics.
• Assist with planning, attend, and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Previous lifeguard experience is required.
• Attendance at an LGI class is mandatory.
• A minimum of 2 years of certified lifeguard experience or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years old to hold an LGI certification.

Certification and training for becoming an instructor will be provided. Lifeguard classes will begin in November and continue throughout the year.