Senior Instructor Guard

City of El Monte, CA • El Monte, CA

101d

About The Position

Under direction, plans and participates in the programs and activities of an aquatic facility, including teaching swim lessons and classes; trains staff on proper pool safety procedures; monitors activities in the pool and City aquatic facilities in order to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons; explains and enforces swimming programs and pool policies, regulations, and rules; performs rescues and administers first aid as necessary; assists in the selection of personnel; and performs related work as required. This advanced journey-level classification is responsible for training assigned staff and for ensuring that the City's pool facilities are maintained in a safe and effective working condition to provide the highest level of safety for public use.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Two (2) years of lifeguard and instructor guard experience in an aquatics facility.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing lifeguard duties at the City's aquatic facilities.
• Trains staff in the proper pool safety procedures.
• Assists in the staff selection process.
• Receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons.
• Determines issues and resolves, or refers to supervisor as appropriate.
• Reviews and advises on schedules for pool use, such as timeframes for instructional and recreational swimming.
• Oversees swim meets and pool rentals.
• Assists in planning, scheduling and developing aquatic programs.
• Prepares marketing and publicity materials.
• Reviews daily patron counts and collects fees from the cashier staff.
• Participates in training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures.
• Provides aquatic safety and supervision for patrons.
• Monitors activities in the pool and City aquatic facilities to avoid and prevent accidents.
• Implements and monitors City policies and procedures.
• Enforces aquatics regulations.
• Performs rescue of swimmers in distress.
• Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
• Monitors facility use; ensures that the pool, restrooms and locker rooms are maintained in a safe, neat, and clean condition.
• Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality.
• Prepares reports on water condition and accidents.
• Maintains logs and records of activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED