Aquatics Center Worker

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County's recreation department seeks a Lifeguard and Aquatics Instructor to monitor pool conditions, supervise lifeguards and instructors, and deliver swimming lessons with strong emphasis on water safety.

The role opens/closes the facility, ensures staff coverage for programs, and provides excellent service to the community. Requires a high school diploma, 2 years lifeguarding/instruction, CPR/First Aid and a Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; two years of lifeguarding and aquatics instruction, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Certified Lifeguard; CPR & First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, regulates, and records pool chemical levels; monitors and regulates temperature of pool water.
• Vacuum and skim pool; cleans deck areas, restrooms, locker rooms, walkways, and pool furniture; stocks paper goods; maintains related documentation.
• Opens and closes facility; maintains cleanliness of building; monitors staff coverage for programs and events; provides exceptional service to the community.
• Prepares lesson plans; teaches and demonstrates skills such as floating, kicking, stroke techniques and water safety; tests participants; makes recommendations for future classes and skills development; monitors safety of participants during classes.
• Ensures lifeguard staff is properly trained to perform water rescue techniques or First Aid or CPR; ensures proper skills are taught at appropriate level and instructors conduct classes appropriately for age and skill level.
• Provides information and answers questions regarding pool policies, procedures, programs, fees; responds to questions and complaints; initiates problem resolution.
• Ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and others.

Job description

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Monitors, regulates, and records pool chemical levels; monitors and regulates temperature of pool water; vacuums and skims pool; cleans deck areas, restrooms, locker rooms, walkways, and pool furniture; stocks paper goods; and maintains related documentation.

Monitors work of lifeguards, senior lifeguards, and aquatics instructors.

Opens and closes facility; maintains cleanliness of building; monitors staff coverage for programs and events; and provides exceptional service to community

Prepares lesson plans;teaches and demonstrates a variety of skills, such as floating, kicking, stroke techniques and water safety; tests participants; makes recommendations for future classes and skills development; and monitors safety of participants during classes.

Ensures lifeguard staff is properly trained to perform any water rescue techniques or First Aid or CPR if necessary; ensures proper skills are being taught at the appropriate level and instructors are conducting classes in a manner appropriate for age and skill level of participants.

Provides information and answers questions regarding pool policies, procedures, programs, fees, etc.; responds to questions and complaints; and initiates problem resolution.

Ensures adherence to established safety procedures; and monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and others.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Required; two years of experience in lifeguarding and aquatics instruction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Certified Lifeguard; Certified in CPR & First Aid

Preferred:Certified Water Safety Instructor; Certified Lifeguard Instructor