Swim Instructor & Lifeguard

City of Brampton•Union, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Deck/Beach Supervisor/Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator, instructors are responsible to plan, organize and deliver high quality program that is engaging and enjoyable for all participants. Supervise and maintain a safe, enjoyable environment for all users. Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and engaging swimming lessons for all levels of participants. Supervise participants and maintain complete vigilance to minimize risks, and be ready to respond at all times Ensure participants meet the minimum requirements of the Aquatic Admission Standards during all swims Ensure proper zone coverage and guard station positioning Provide a high level of customer service, including greeting and engaging with participants Communicate with participants in regards to swimming lesson opportunities and accident prevention Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. attendance, incident/accident reports, opening and closing procedures) Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action Maintain an understanding of department programs and services Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff Attend meetings/training as required Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of age
Current Lifesaving Society Swim instructors
Current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
Current Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid Instructor
Current National Lifeguard – Pool
Current Lifesaving Society Airway Management, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
Current Standard First Aid / CPR C or Intermediate First Aids with CPRC-C and AED from an accredited organization, or the ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hire
Current National Lifeguard – Waterfront, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and deliver high quality program that is engaging and enjoyable for all participants.
Supervise and maintain a safe, enjoyable environment for all users.
Plan, organize and deliver high quality safe and engaging swimming lessons for all levels of participants.
Supervise participants and maintain complete vigilance to minimize risks, and be ready to respond at all times.
Ensure participants meet the minimum requirements of the Aquatic Admission Standards during all swims.
Ensure proper zone coverage and guard station positioning.
Provide a high level of customer service, including greeting and engaging with participants.
Communicate with participants in regards to swimming lesson opportunities and accident prevention.
Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. attendance, incident/accident reports, opening and closing procedures).
Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately.
Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action.
Maintain an understanding of department programs and services.
Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff.
Attend meetings/training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.