Seasonal - Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Positions

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Works as a seasonal employee for the Parks and Recreation department at the Bob Welch Aquatic Center as a Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, or Assistant Swim Instructor.

Minimum age to apply: 15 years old.

• Responsible for day-to-day operations and supervision of the pool facility
• Perform routine maintenance tasks
• Provide necessary supervision to prevent accidents both in the water and on the pool deck area
• Adhere to a strict set of guidelines designed to ensure the safest and cleanest environment possible
• Emphasis placed on maintaining a safe and pleasant swimming environment
• All other duties as assigned
• Must possess current Lifeguarding certification or ability to obtain upon hire

• Teach swimming and/or water safety as designed in each specific program
• Communicate in a positive, appropriate manner with other staff and participants
• Implement positive behavior management techniques with participants
• Emphasis placed on teaching both level one (hard skills like breath and movement techniques) and level two skills (soft skills like trust and commitment) to youth participants
• All other duties as assigned
• Must possess Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification

• Support and assist Swim Instructors with swimming lessons and/or water safety programming
• Communicate in a positive, appropriate manner with other staff and participants
• Implement positive behavior management techniques with participants
• Emphasis placed on teaching both level one (hard skills like breath and movement techniques) and level two skills (soft skills like trust and commitment) to youth participants
• All other duties as assigned

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Maturity and ability to handle responsibility
• Communication and cooperation with supervisors and fellow workers
• Ability to perform tasks of nominal difficulty and acquire limited skill to do work of the department
• Physical strength and ability to perform strenuous manual labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in adverse climatic conditions for extended periods of time

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently stands, walks, sits, talks or hears; uses hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reaches with hands and arms. Employee occasionally must climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell.

Employee regularly lifts up to 10 pounds; frequently lifts up to 50 pounds; and occasionally lifts more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Seasonal - Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Assistant Swim Instructor

Apply for this position by using the Apply Online link in the Tools box at the right. Questions on the application process can be directed to Human Resources by email, , or 207 Lafayette Street, Winona, MN 55987. You may create an account to save your progress and return to finish later.

If you have questions about a specific location or position, direct your question to Ali Mayer, Recreation Coordinator - Aquatic Center.

• If you have previously applied for a position with the City of Winona, you will need to complete a new application for the position you are now applying for.

• You will be contacted by Parks & Recreation Staff regarding next steps.
• Criminal history checks will be conducted for all positions prior to first day of…