Aquatic Programs Lead & Lifeguard Instructor

Fort Wayne Community School District; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a 44-week Natatorium Lead to supervise staff and deliver swimming, water exercise and safety instruction at the Helen P. Brown Natatorium in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You will manage training plans, oversee lifeguards, and ensure adherence to safety standards and district policies while coordinating with administrators and instructors. A strong background in water safety, CPR/First Aid and lifeguard operations is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with college coursework; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year supervisory experience and one year lifeguarding/teaching swim lessons.
• Experience with competitive swimming and meet operations.
• Strong leadership, organizational and oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of water rescue, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise facility personnel; establish schedules and evaluate daily performance.
• Lead and provide instruction in swimming, water exercise and water safety for staff and guests.
• Provide lifeguard services and teach swim/diving lessons as needed.
• Develop and present swimming, water safety and lifeguard training plans.
• Maintain a safe facility by enforcing rules and policies; ensure cleanliness and sanitation.
• Train and supervise assigned personnel; prepare employee documentation as required.
• Deliver safety-focused instruction and enforce pool rules across all user groups.
• Coordinate lifeguard training, drills and in-service sessions.
• Monitor pool activities to ensure a safe, healthy environment for all patrons.
• Respond to emergencies per FWCS policies; administer first aid as necessary.
• Cross-train staff to provide backup across operations.
• Keep records for assigned activities and tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Water safety instruction

Oral & written communication

Lifeguard/Swim instruction

CPR / First Aid / AED

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma + college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher)

Ellis & Associates ILTP license

EAVS Operator license

ARC Water Safety Instruction certification

AEA National Instructor Certification

CPO certification

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools seeks a 44-week Natatorium Lead to supervise staff and deliver swimming, water exercise and safety instruction at the Helen P. Brown Natatorium in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You will manage training plans, oversee lifeguards, and ensure adherence to safety standards and district policies while coordinating with administrators and instructors. A strong background in water safety, CPR/First Aid and lifeguard operations is required.