Lifeguard Trainer

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and quality of life depend on the choices we make today. Join a team that values teamwork, cooperation, quality communication, and exceptional public service while encouraging creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Trains others to become lifeguards and certifies them as American Red Cross Lifeguards
• Ensures proper preparation of classroom, pool, materials, and training equipment
• Provides instruction for certification in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED and Oxygen Administration
• Instructs candidates in Community Adult CPR, Child/Infant CPR, and First Aid
• Teaches effective water rescues and lifeguarding skills
• Provides instruction and interacts with students in the pool area (in and out of the water) and in the classroom
• Evaluates students' progress following American Red Cross guidelines to determine pass/fail status
• Prepares and grades lesson plans, homework, practice teachings, and tests
• Maintains communication with Aquatics Inservice Training Coordinator to update class status and request materials
• Assists in instruction of regular inservice training sessions
• May be required to perform emergency first aid and life-saving techniques
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year experience as a lifeguard; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must hold the following StarGuard Elite Certifications: Lifeguard Instructor, First Aid, CPR/Professional Rescuer, AED, and Administering Emergency Oxygen, Epi Pen, and Rescue Inhaler

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to physically perform and demonstrate various rescue techniques, life-saving procedures, and water safety instruction
• Ability to effectively convey information to students
• Ability to physically withstand exposure to warm temperatures, chemicals, water, and other conditions found in the pool area
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and advisory data to problem resolution, including Parks and Recreation policies and lifeguarding manuals

Physical Demands

• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment

• Extended periods of time in the pool and pool area with exposure to temperature extremes, varying weather conditions, chemicals, water, and other conditions found in the pool area

Equipment Used

• Occasional use of personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools) in the course of employment

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.