Lifeguard Instructor- Recreation & Parks

*** Must be at least 19 years old to apply***

Under general supervision of the Pool Manager and the Aquatics Supervisor, the Lifeguard Instructor will teach American Red Cross Lifeguard courses at Roger Carter Community Center.

• Lead American Red Cross Lifeguard and American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification courses.
• Responsible for developing lesson plans and managing timelines for material.
• Lead six to ten students per class
• Monitor activities, provide instructions and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility
• Must possess a good working relationship with American Red Cross
• Record and organize accurate records concerning attendance, accident/incident/injury reports, and participant/student information.
• Maintain security of American Red Cross testing materials and participant's completed tests.
• Maintain a clean, safe, orderly facility and class
• Assist with planning, attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Promote aquatic programs and center memberships.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
• Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard
• Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard Instructor.
• Pre-employment/employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge (including but not limited to: swim 300 yards non-stop, ability to tread water for 2 minutes without hands, back-boarding skills, swim 20 yards pick up 10-pound brick off bottom and swim it back within 1 minute and 40 seconds, lifeguard written test).
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Good decision-maker.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Understand and abide by the Department's customer service standards.
• Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
• Must be at least 19 years old.

• Must have previous experience as a Lifeguard.
• Experience as an Assistant Pool Manager or Pool Manager preferred.
• Prior teaching of American Red Cross Lifeguard courses preferred.

High school diploma; some college preferred.

Contingent – Paraprofessional
Salary commensurate with experience
$16.00 - $21.25 per hour