Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

City of Klamath Falls•Klamath Falls, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard/Swim Lesson Instructor is a non-supervisory position at the Ella Redkey Pool and the first step in the Lifeguard cycle. The position is responsible for patron safety by proactively enforcing pool policies, rules, and regulations, and for creating a safe and pleasant environment. The role also instructs swim lessons, including participant safety, education, and evaluation, in accordance with applicable regulations and the pool’s curriculum. The position works varied schedules that may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Lifeguard/Swim Lesson Instructor maintains required certifications, assists patrons and responds to emergencies, provides emergency care, monitors facility areas and equipment, supports daily operations and programming, and assists Lead Lifeguards with opening and closing procedures. Swim instruction includes teaching participants of varying ages, assessing and promoting students according to pass/fail standards, maintaining class records, and ensuring teaching and practice areas and materials are safe. The role works mainly at an outdoor swimming pool, with exposure to weather, variable temperatures, chemicals, wet or humid conditions, extreme heat, possible electrical shock, and vibration. The position also requires the ability to work in an office environment. Job offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, verification of required certificates, and background checks for Lifeguards aged 18 and older.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 15 years of age.
Applicants under 18 must be enrolled in an accredited high school curriculum.
Applicants over 18 must provide a high school diploma or GED.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross or an equivalent organization is required.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction (WSI) or another national lesson instruction certification is required within 45 days of hire.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Deep Water certification is required within 45 days of hire.
Knowledge of lifeguarding, CPR, AED, First Aid, pool safety rules and regulations, rescue and patron-safety equipment, and facility emergency action plans and procedures.
Knowledge of water quality testing and standards, swim lesson instruction, and competitive swim strokes.
Knowledge of handling cash, registers, office equipment, phone systems, basic math, spelling, and English grammar.
Ability to demonstrate authority within policy, apply swim instruction methods, and deal with large groups in stressful situations while remaining professional, respectful, and helpful.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to perform lifeguard skills, work independently and with a team, identify and prevent workplace hazards, perform basic clerical tasks, maintain an appropriate appearance, multitask, and manage conflict.
Ability to work outdoors and in an office environment; sit, stand, walk, swim, handle objects and tools, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently climb or balance.
Sufficient coordination to use a keyboard and basic metering tools; auditory ability for in-person and telephone conversations; and visual acuity for close and distance vision, focus adjustment, and rapidly surveying a crowded pool.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds on land and 250 pounds in the water.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and verification of required certificates; Lifeguards aged 18 and older must also pass background checks.

Responsibilities

Maintain certifications required for the position.
Enforce policies, rules, and regulations governing staff and patrons, and caution patrons about unsafe activities.
Implement and monitor district policies and procedures and enforce aquatics regulations.
Assist patrons, respond to emergencies, provide emergency care, and report First Aid incidents and care provided to management.
Implement daily operations and programming as scheduled.
Maintain and monitor the pool facility, including the pool deck, grounds, locker rooms, and parking lot.
Provide patrons with information about facility schedules, programs, and special events.
Perform required lifeguard-training skills and participate in monthly training sessions, safety drills, and emergency procedures.
Ensure daily equipment is in good condition and available for patron use.
Clean the grounds, locker rooms, and deck area daily.
Assist Lead Lifeguards with opening and closing procedures.
Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, responsibility, respectful communication, and customer service.
Instruct swim lessons and ensure the safety, education, and evaluation of participants.
Apply knowledge of the Ella Redkey Pool swim lesson levels and curriculum, water safety, and course materials.
Follow pass/fail standards for advancing students or requiring them to retake a class.
Teach participants of varying ages, begin and end classes on time, answer participant or parent questions as needed, and clean up supplies.
Teach proper swimming technique and promote swimmer safety.
Submit completed report cards, certificates, and attendance information on time.
Ensure teaching and practice areas are hazard-free and that materials and equipment are safe.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the position’s overall objectives.