Summer Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center•Baytown, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Summer Swim Instructor/Lifeguard is responsible for providing safe, engaging, and adaptive swim instruction to children and adults with disabilities while ensuring the highest level of water safety. This role combines lifeguarding duties with instructional support, promoting confidence, independence, and skill development in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Requirements
- Current Lifeguard Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent)
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
- Strong swimming skills and knowledge of water safety practices
- Ability to swim, lift, and assist participants in and out of the pool
- Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children or adults with disabilities
- Prior swim instruction or coaching experience
- Background in recreation, education, or therapy-related fields
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and small-group swim lessons tailored to varying ability levels
- Adapt teaching techniques to meet the needs of participants with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities
- Promote water safety, confidence, and skill progression
- Track participant progress and communicate with families and staff as needed
- Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area to ensure participant safety
- Enforce all pool rules and safety procedures
- Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, including water rescues and first aid situations
- Conduct routine safety checks of the pool and surrounding areas
- Assist with setup and breakdown of swim program activities
- Support participants with entering/exiting the pool as needed
- Collaborate with therapists and program staff to support participant goals
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe aquatic environment
- Provide a positive, respectful, and encouraging environment for all participants
- Demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
- Serve as a team player and represent Bay Area Rehabilitation Center professionally
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
