Water Safety Instructor

About the role

The position involves conducting all levels of swimming classes, organizing, conducting, and supervising aquatic programs, ensuring safe use of the pool, aquatic facility, and general safety of children, supervising pool patrons, enforcing swimming pool rules, responding to emergency situations, administering First Aid, CPR, and performing other lifesaving activities. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining and working safely with materials and equipment, maintaining accurate files and records, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all levels of swimming classes
• Organize, conduct, and supervise aquatic programs
• Ensure safe use of the pool, aquatic facility, and general safety of children
• Supervise conduct of pool patrons
• Enforce swimming pool rules and respond to emergency situations as required
• Administer First Aid, CPR, and perform other lifesaving activities
• Maintain and work safely with materials and equipment
• Maintain accurate files and records
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or currently enrolled in high school
• At least 16 years of age at the time of submitting application
• Current and valid American Red Cross certificates: Lifeguard Training Certification, First Aid Certification, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification

Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of professional lifesaving standards, physical strength, endurance, and agility necessary to perform First Aid, CPR, AED, and other related lifesaving activities, ability to actively perform safety duties, the safeguarding of individuals, public and property, effective interaction with City staff, volunteers and the public, understanding and carrying out verbal and written instruction utilizing the English language, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin is highly desirable.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Hourly salary range: $21.70 - $22.59

Schedule

Flexible schedule between the hours of 7:00am - 10:00pm, each day of the week.

Supplemental Information

Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information. Candidates who are UNDER 18 years of age and enrolled in high school must obtain and submit a valid work permit prior to employment. For information and the application for a work permit please visit your school's Career Center or the California Department of Education. The City of Baldwin Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reasonable Accommodation

The City of Baldwin Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Legal Right to Work in the United States

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

Provisions

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Reference / Background Check

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).

E-Verify

The City of Baldwin Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Work Permit

If you are UNDER 18 years of age and enrolled in high school, you must obtain and submit a valid work permit prior to employment. For information and the application for a work permit please visit your school's Career Center or the California Department of Education.

Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act

The California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 and in accordance with City of Baldwin Park Paid Sick Leave Policy the successful candidate will receive 40 hours of paid sick leave in a 12-month period.