Part-Time Senior Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor II

Los Alamitos, City of•Los Alamitos Community Center, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as Senior Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor II in the Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department and performs a variety of duties including pool lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons, and lifesaving skills in addition to other duties as assigned. Approximately (10-40) hours per week depending on season/program with a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and selected holidays for City events or programs. There are currently several openings for this position.

Requirements

Must obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification by first day of employment
Must obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification by first day of employment
Must be at least 16 years of age (if under 18, must have a valid permit to work)
Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work
One year minimum prior experience in aquatics or swimming is required
Currently attending or graduated from high school
Applicants must possess American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate by first day of employment
Applicants must possess American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate by first day of employment
Ability to pass an in-water demonstration of aquatic skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in aquatics, recreation, and/or other related areas is desirable
College course work with a major in recreation or similar field is preferred
Knowledge and understanding of current American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor requirements
Past experience and enjoyment of working with people of all ages and ability to be flexible, energetic, outgoing, creative
Strong communication skills to direct staff and maintain a cooperative and friendly working relationship with employees, and the general public

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, implement, and coordinate current and new aquatics programs, activities and special events
Teach, communicate and demonstrate all the essential swim strokes and skills to participants in and around the pool
Maintain the ability to create and follow lesson plans
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, while being able to evaluate the progress of swim students
Think independently and problem-solve with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Maintain the water, deck, bleachers, locker rooms, building, offices and equipment at the pool for cleanliness, safety and appropriate usage
Perform all duties of a Senior Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor II including enforcing of pool policies and regulations with pool patrons and the general public
Oversee aquatics facility including water quality, temperature, general pool maintenance, and safety and cleanliness of the facility
Communicate with contracted pool maintenance companies, City staff and partnering agency staff
Handle all emergency situations effectively and administer first aid, CPR, AED and rescues as necessary
Convey and communicate program and facility objectives, act as a customer service liaison and diffuse patron concerns with the general public, school district personnel and City staff
Perform routine reception duties including telephone support and related customer services activities
Communicate effectively verbally to participants, parents and community members while being able to evaluate the progress of swim students
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to supervisor, staff and participants
Be enthusiastic and maintain a high level of customer service
Be able to lift over their head, twist & turn a minimum of 20 pounds
Be able to stand for a long period of time either indoors or outdoors