Swim Instructor​/Lifeguard; Part- Time

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

The Swim Instructor/Lifeguard position is a part-time dual role. Its main objective is teaching learn-to-swim programs, as well as surveillance of pool participants and enforcing pool regulations and water safety policies. Prior teaching experience is not required. Must have a current ARC Lifeguard Certification.

(Shifts available: mornings, afternoons or evenings, weekdays, weekends)

Please note:

This is a year-round position; anyone interested must be available year-round.

• Maintaining continuous surveillance of people in the pool to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols
• Ensuring appropriate headcount of people involved in a water sport on an hourly basis
• Spotting hazards or potential hazards and taking measures to prevent accidents
• Controlling and reporting unruly behavior and evicting individuals not adhering to behavior protocols
• Performing rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents, including CPR and AED if needed
• Assisting with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents
• Checking safety of rescue tubes and buoys and performing needed maintenance
• Assisting in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment

• Teach learn-to-swim programs, teaching swimming techniques and safety education to new swimmers
• Creating and executing ideas on how to increase attendance in classes
• Instructing or assisting classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed
• Providing a fun and educational swim lesson experience for participants and parents
• Providing exemplary customer service ensuring the best swim lesson experience for participants and parents
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, including communication skills with students, parents, and facility staff
• Attending all training sessions and any additional staff meetings
• Completing all appropriate lesson paperwork during shift
• Must have Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification