Class Specialty Instructor - Lifeguard Instructor

City of Modesto; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Lifeguard Instructors to lead American Red Cross certification courses. This part-time, seasonal role involves organizing and conducting classes in lifeguarding and CPR, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for participants of all ages. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service while promoting community programs. Join a dedicated team in a rewarding position that allows you to make a difference in your community's safety and well-being. If you have a background in teaching and a desire to inspire others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in teaching specified activities to children and/or adults is desirable.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct classes for Lifeguard Training and CPR.
• Maintain records and provide reliable customer service.
• Build positive relationships with co-workers and the public.

Skills

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Group Instruction

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Attention all Lifeguard Instructors! The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department (PRN) is seeking applications from qualified Lifeguard Trainers to provide instruction for Lifeguard Training Course and other American Red Cross certification courses.

Anyone hired will be considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefitted, seasonal instructor to conduct American Red Cross Certification courses.

Instructor may provide certification courses for the following:

• Lifeguard Training
• CPR for Professional Rescuer
• First Aid
• Title 22
• Other lay responder courses

This is an hourly position, limited to working approximately 29 hours per week or 1000 hours annually, whichever comes first. This position is non-benefitted and is designated as a non-classified, at-will position.

Application Process:

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department.

Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Organize, schedule, and conduct classes.
2. Instruct individuals and/or groups in specified activity.
3. Promote class programs for children, adults, and families.
4. Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
5. Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
6. Provide reliable customer service by maintaining the overall commitment to promote facility programs.
7. May open and/or close facilities and ensure site is safe for public.
8. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
9. Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Marginal Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Practices and techniques to achieve group cooperation in recreation programs.
• Practices and techniques of specified activity.
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping and scheduling.

Ability to:

• Think and react clearly, quickly, and accurately in emergencies.
• Prepare reports and records.
• Travel from worksite to worksite as needed.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.
• Lift and carry heavy objects.
• Run forward, backward, and laterally.
• Perform light custodial maintenance tasks.
• Be available and willing to work day or evening, any day of the week, and holidays, as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Some relevant experience or knowledge in specified activity. Volunteer or paid experience teaching the specified activity to children and/or adults is desirable.

Training: High School diploma or GED equivalency.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license is desirable.

Additional Requirements:

A summary of your specialty is required at time of application. Additional certifications and/or minimum requirements may be required depending on class specialty assignment.

NOTE: If hired, you will be required to be fingerprinted at time of appointment, in compliance with Section 10911-5 of the Education Code and Section 5164 of the Public Resources Code. In addition, it is the City’s policy to not hire individuals convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, including, but not limited to:

• An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 (sex offender); an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; an offense involving prostitution (including solicitation).
• or an offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11590 (controlled substance offenders) or any felony offense involving drugs (including possession, sale, distribution, transporting or conspiracy).
• or a felony offense involving the use of force and violence upon a person or another, or a misdemeanor offense for same within the last five (5) years.

Mobility: frequent performance moderate manual labor; frequent sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time; occasional bending, twisting, kneeling or squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. Emotional/Psychological: frequent community contact. Environmental: occasional exposure to loud noises and large groups of people.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may also be performed in a typical outdoor or indoor environment on a year-round basis subject to street or field noise and year-round weather conditions. Duties may include some recreation-related field noise. Work often occurs at remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.