Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor

Work Hours: Varies throughout the year/season with varied morning, mid day and evening shifts available on weekdays and weekends.

Essential Job Functions:

• Have the ability to confidently lead private swim lessons as well as small group lessons
• Prevents injury by conducting proper surveillance and enforcing pool rules
• Act as part of the rescue team in the event of any emergency while on duty at the aquatic facility
• Must attend at least one in-service training per year

Core Competencies

• The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
• Patience and respect when communicating with young children and their parents
• The ability to maintain emotional stability and self-control
• Understanding of how to create appropriate swim lessons for various skill levels and ages as per Red Cross WSI standards
• The ability to correctly identify a student’s skill level and conduct a lesson that follows meaningful progressions
• The ability to correct dangerous or forbidden behavior while maintaining a respectful tone with patrons
• The ability to fill out incident reports in the case of an injury while on duty
• Understanding the facilities EAP and being prepared to use it