Swim Instructor/Lifeguard (Per Diem) Flex
About The Position
The Swim Instructor/Lifeguard is a part-time dual-role position focused on teaching learn-to-swim programs, monitoring pool participants, and enforcing pool regulations and water-safety policies. Prior teaching experience is not required. The position is seasonal for the summer, but applicants must be available year-round. Per-diem flex hours may vary, with shifts available mornings, afternoons, or evenings on weekdays and weekends. The role combines lifeguard surveillance and safety responsibilities with swim instruction. Instructors teach swimming fundamentals and safety education, support a positive experience for participants and parents, and complete lesson-related paperwork and required training.
Requirements
- Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Certification.
- Availability year-round, despite the position being seasonal for the summer.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain continuous surveillance of pool users and ensure they follow safety protocols.
- Conduct hourly headcounts of people participating in watersports.
- Identify hazards and take measures to prevent accidents.
- Control and report unruly behavior and remove individuals who do not follow behavior protocols.
- Perform rescues in drowning or swimming-accident situations, including CPR and AED use when needed.
- Assist with chlorine residual water tests and maintain related records and charts, including accident records.
- Check rescue tubes and buoys for safety and perform needed maintenance.
- Assist with cleaning the pool, related facilities, and equipment.
- Teach learn-to-swim programs, swimming techniques, and water-safety education to new swimmers.
- Develop and execute ideas to increase class attendance.
- Instruct or assist with classes in swimming fundamentals as needed.
- Provide a fun and educational swim-lesson experience for participants and parents.
- Provide exemplary customer service to participants and parents.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and facility staff.
- Attend all training sessions and additional staff meetings.
- Complete appropriate lesson paperwork during each shift.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
