Temporary - Lifeguard​/Instructor

This is a temporary non-civil-service non-union position not to exceed 866 work hours in the year.

Minimum Class Requirements:
Lifeguarding and instruction experience in a public or private aquatic program, and/or customer service experience is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates:
Must possess and maintain an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, a YMCA Lifeguard Certificate or a National Pool Water Park Lifeguard Certificate. Additional Water Safety Instructor Certificate is preferred.

IF YOU POSSESS A LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ATTACHMENT WITH YOUR APPLICATION

• Under immediate to general supervision, leads and participates in aquatic activities such as instructing swim classes, lifeguarding, cashiering and maintaining City pool facilities.
• Performs as a lifeguard at all times while at the facility. Maintains the safety of all patrons by enforcing rules, taking preventative measures, being aware of hazards and utilizing public and staff communications.
• Teaches American Red Cross swim lessons, exercise classes, private or public organizations, etc. Sets up lesson plans; explains, demonstrates, and evaluates skills for each specific class.
• Performs custodial care of facility by cleaning, hosing and disinfecting the facility, including locker rooms, pool decks, storage areas, mechanical rooms, pool bottom and walls, outside adjacent areas and grounds. Removes snow from facility entrances and sidewalks.
• Greets people in a professional manner both by telephone and in person, when assisting with registration or providing information.
• Receipts participant payments, records cash received and operates a cash register. Keeps daily, weekly and monthly attendance records.
• Tests water, records test results and maintains chemical balance of swimming pool as required by law or health standards.
• Performs in the head lifeguard/instructor capacity on an infrequent, as needed basis.
• Completes mandatory and otherwise assigned trainings as required.
• Contributes to and fosters an attitude that encourages cooperation and coordination of efforts, productive time management, and efficient use of resources. Provides continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Requires regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of applicable City of Yakima and Parks and Recreation policies and procedures; the philosophy, principles, and practices of American Red Cross aquatics instructional methods; the methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and safety precautions associated with teaching and operating aquatic program; the routine maintenance of commercial pool facilities.
• Working knowledge of standard office and pool equipment, including, but not limited to: computers, copier/scanner, telephone, cash register and other point-of-sale devices. Must have knowledge and ability to access the internet and perform basic computer functions.
• Knowledge of techniques and strategies to communicate with groups of people of all ages. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, with employees and members of the public representing diverse education and background, utilizing well developed communication skills, both written and oral, with appropriate use of English, including but not limited to correct grammar and vocabulary. Must be able to respond in a diplomatic and confident manner to upset individuals and respond to emergent situations in a calm manner.
• Ability to routinely and regularly maintain confidentiality and discretion through all forms of communication. Ability to read, interpret and explain safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to perform or instruct swim lessons/classes for all age groups as assigned. Ability to direct the work of employees and volunteers when assigned as head lifeguard/instructor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, participants, and the public; to continually demonstrate tact,…