Instructor Guard

City of El Monte•El Monte, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in connection with programs and activities of an aquatic facility; plans and conducts swimming lessons and classes; serves in a lifeguard capacity by explaining and enforcing swimming programs and pool policies, regulations, and rules, and ensuring the safety of pool patrons; performs rescues and first aid as necessary; and performs related work as required. This classification is responsible for conducting swimming lessons and classes, attentively observing swimmers and soliciting the general public's compliance with pool policies and safety guidelines. Incumbents perform the full range of swimming instructor and lifeguard duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the tenth (10th) grade.
One (1) year of lifeguard, instructor guard or pool manager experience in an aquatics facility.
The minimum age for positions in this classification is seventeen (17) years.
Possession of a valid American Red Cross/Lifeguard Training certificate, or equivalent.
Must be certified in First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) within one (1) year of employment.
Possession of American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certificate.
Possession of a Water Safety Instructor Certification.

Nice To Haves

Basic principles and techniques of swim instruction.
Methods and techniques of assessing students' swimming capabilities.
Swimming pool and guest safety and emergency procedures.
Life-guarding skills and methods.
Emergency care and assessment; CPR, AED, and first aid practices.
City rules and regulations with respect to pool and patron safety methods.
Operational characteristics of water rescue safety equipment and devices.
Basic maintenance and cleaning practices.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Modify and conduct swimming lessons based on students' age and skill set.
Assist with swim meets and pool rentals.
Provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.
Attentively observe and monitor the safety of swimmers and other guests using aquatic center facilities.
Work with children and adults in a recreational setting.
Exercise professional judgment to act effectively in emergency situations.
Interpret and implement aquatic center policies and practices.
Maintain discipline, order, and safety in a crowded and noisy environment.
Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
Perform work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
Understand and carry out oral instructions.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

Instructs swim lesson classes in conjunction with the local American Red Cross unit.
Assesses swim lesson participants and makes recommendations on correct class placements.
Updates lesson plans.
Serves as the first point of contact for parents regarding the progression of their child in swim lessons and addresses any concerns the parents have regarding the classes and the aquatics program.
Acts as lifeguard during pool hours and at all events held at the pool.
Implements and enforces City policies, rules, and procedures.
Listens and responds to patrons' needs for assistance or information and provides the public with general information, in person and over the phone.
Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality; recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
Maintains pool and restroom areas in a safe and clean condition.
Maintains logs and records of activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.