Swim Team Coach

City of Richland•Richland, WA

1d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Aquatics Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Swim Team Coach positions perform support work for a variety of recreation activities, programs, events, and facility needs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under close to moderate supervision of the Parks and Recreation Coordinator or designee (supervisor).

Requirements

An American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required for this position.
Must be 15 years old on or before the last day of class.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification – Lifeguarding or Swim Team Coach only.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification - Swim Instructor only.
No experience or formal education required other than certifications listed under Special Requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous public pool experience, preferably with the City of Richland.
Previous Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/ Swim Team Coach experience.

Responsibilities

Provides customer service, answers questions, greets customers; helps with opening, closing, programs, and events; communicates issues/concerns with supervisor or Aquatics Pool Manager as they arise.
Assists staff to maintain order during events, activities, and programs and ensures the safety of participants.
Ensures and enforces program, facility and department/division rules.
Performs pool maintenance, including but not limited to routine daily cleaning of locker areas, decks, and other facility areas.
Assists in putting out or taking down equipment and pool covers.
Performs and/or supports emergency procedures.
Performs lifeguard duties and/or coaches/instructs/assists with swim lessons and swim team programs.
Rescues swimmers in danger and performs situational appropriate emergency procedures.
Provides First Aid.
Maintains swim class records and submits appropriate paperwork.
Assists with special events at the pool.