Swim Instructor/Pool Lifeguard (As-Needed)

City of Santa Monica • Santa Monica, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Ensures the safety of the public and other users at various aquatic facilities in the City. Performs emergency care as necessary. Performs pool maintenance duties. Assists the Chief Pool Lifeguard in pool operation activities, as required. This position will teach various aquatic classes including but not limited to swimming, diving, water polo and other aquatic activities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in high school or the equivalent.
• Possession of a valid American Red Cross or state recognized certificate in the following: CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider), Lifeguard Training Water Safety Instructor First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) is required within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain a valid work permit, if applicable.
• Knowledge of water safety practices.
• Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
• Ability to teach proper swimming techniques and water safety to youth and adults.
• Ability to respond and handle emergency incidents in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to perform lifesaving techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Ability to provide effective customer service.
• Skill in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR techniques.
• Skill in reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level.
• Skill in basic computer operations with applicable software.

Responsibilities

• Teaches swimming lessons to children and adults.
• Teaches specialty aquatic classes.
• Assists with coordinating various aquatic activities.
• Enforces swimming pool rules and regulations.
• Maintains order in and around the pool.
• Recognizes and performs aquatic emergency rescues, administers artificial respiration, CPR, and first aid, when necessary.
• Keeps pool, decks, and dressing rooms safe, clean and orderly.
• Performs minor facility clean up and maintenance.
• Completes various forms and paperwork pertinent to the day-to-day operation of an aquatic facility.
• Completes chemical checks of the pool water.
• Follows and enforces all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• This is a temporary position without benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED