Aquatics Program Lead - Lifeguard & Swim Instruction

City-of-Richmond,-Ca; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Administrative leave days

CalPERS retirement contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

The City of Richmond is seeking an Aquatics Specialist to oversee year-round aquatic programs and lead lifeguard and instructional staff at Richmond’s facilities, including the Plunge. The ideal candidate has lifeguarding, swim lesson instruction, and leadership experience with strong water safety knowledge.

Responsibilities include planning programs, scheduling staff, coordinating events, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of college-level coursework in recreation, physical education, general education, or a related field
• One (1) year of work experience at a swimming facility with demonstrated experience performing the duties of the position
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and designing aquatic programs and instructional classes.
• Prepare schedules of approved activities and assigns staff.
• Maintain records of participation, supplies, and equipment and prepares simple reports.
• Organize and teach swimming and lead a variety of other aquatic activities.
• Meet with supervisor to discuss aquatic programming and planning.
• Identify community programming needs; develops, conducts, and coordinates classes, programs, clinics, and special events in aquatic activities.
• Work with community groups to provide information relating to aquatic activities and programs.
• Prepare materials publicizing aquatic programs and activities.
• Assist in recruiting, selecting, and scheduling lifeguard personnel; monitor, direct, and evaluate lifeguard personnel.
• Perform lifeguard duties; monitor activities at an aquatic facility; rescue swimmers; provide first aid; educate swimmers on safety.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Swim Lesson Instruction

Aquatic Program Planning

Leadership

First Aid & CPR

Education

Related field coursework

Swimming facility experience

Tools

Lifeguard Training Certificate

California Driver's License

Job description

The City of Richmond is seeking an Aquatics Specialist to oversee year-round aquatic programs and lead lifeguard and instructional staff at Richmond’s facilities, including the Plunge. The ideal candidate has lifeguarding, swim lesson instruction, and leadership experience with strong water safety knowledge.

Responsibilities include planning programs, scheduling staff, coordinating events, and maintaining records.