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2 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor. As a key member of our aquatic team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of beach and pool patrons. This role involves safeguarding the safety and security of our facilities, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding promptly to emergencies. If you are passionate about water safety and have excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
As a Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining vigilant surveillance of swimming areas to ensure a safe and secure environment for all patrons.
- Enforcing swimming area rules and regulations to prevent accidents and promote a positive experience for participants.
- Reacting promptly and effectively to all emergencies, providing immediate assistance and summoning additional help as needed.
- Conducting daily inspections of emergency apparatus and reporting any issues for timely resolution.
- Remaining familiar with the location of emergency equipment, the facility layout, telephone locations, and emergency protocols.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed daily logs of program participants, tracking attendance, incidents, and observations.
- Staying current with lifeguard training, CPR, and first aid certifications through regular training sessions.
- Performing related work as required.
Additional Responsibilities for Water Safety Instructor
As a Water Safety Instructor, you will also be responsible for:
- Planning and conducting water safety and swimming lessons following established curriculum and guidelines.
- Assessing the swimming abilities of participants and providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages skill development and water safety awareness.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:
- Proficient swimming skills.
- Ability to maintain constant surveillance and quickly identify potential risks or emergencies.
- Ability to collaborate with other lifeguards and facility staff.
- Ability to make swift and accurate decisions, especially during emergency situations.
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure and in dynamic situations.
- Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- In-depth understanding of safety protocols and guidelines relevant to water activities, including emergency response protocols.
- Ability to take control in an emergency situation.
- Ability to take direction and initiative.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, as programming may include evening and weekend schedules.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
- A strong understanding of effective methods for teaching swimming skills and water safety principles to individuals of various ages and abilities.
- Ability to develop and implement structured lesson plans that align with water safety and swimming skill progression.
- Strong communication skills to clearly explain and demonstrate water safety concepts and swimming techniques.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit the learning styles and abilities of different individuals.
- Patience is crucial when working with learners of varying skill levels, especially beginners.
- Ability to observe and assess students' progress, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Ability to manage a class of diverse participants, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Special Requirements
This role requires:
- Agility and physical fitness to be mobile, stand, and swim for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors.
- Current First Aid certification.
Salary and Benefits
This is a seasonal position with a salary range of [insert salary range]. This position is not eligible for medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, union membership, or union contractual benefits. Any period of seasonal employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy.
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