Hourly Lifeguard IV & Instructor I-IV

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Arlington is hiring an Hourly Lifeguard IV & Instructor I-IV. This role involves delivering swimming and water safety instruction, supervising lifeguards, and maintaining the aquatic facility. The ideal candidate should have lifeguarding, CPR/AED certifications, and effective communication skills. The position requires physical strength and may involve exposure to chemicals.

Qualifications

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of swimming lesson plans.
• Experience in motivating and supervising lifeguarding teams is required.
• Must be able to instruct large groups of children effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver water safety and swimming instruction to classes.
• Supervise lifeguards and perform lifeguard duties.
• Complete daily facility inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Instruct Water Safety and Aquatics School programs as assigned
• Supervise lifeguards and perform lifeguard duties
• Conduct daily facility inspections and report concerns to management
• Maintain instructional records and logbook entries
• Handle front desk duties including greeting patrons and selling memberships
• Complete incident/accident reports as needed
• Support staff in-service program delivery

Skills

Knowledge of lifeguarding rescue techniques

Effective methods of instructing children and youth

Public relations and leadership skills

Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

Education

Lifeguarding certification

CPR/AED certification

Instructor certification in Water Safety

Job description

Overview

Director @ Arlington Public Schools | Recruiting, Talent Management

JOB DESCRIPTION: Human Resources announces an opening for an Hourly Lifeguard IV & Instructor I-IV position in the Facilities & Operations Department with the Aquatics Office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of water safety and swimming instruction to elementary and high school physical education classes, and community-based Aquatics School programs.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the aquatic facility including, but not limited to, patron surveillance, facility maintenance, front desk management, custodial maintenance and customer service.
• Enforces facility rules, regulations and APS policies and procedures to ensure patron safety.
• Instructs the elementary and high school Water safety program; instructs Aquatics School program as assigned and based on experience and training.
• Supervises lifeguards as assigned and based on training; performs lifeguard duties.
• Completes daily facility inspections and reports areas of concern to management; participates in daily custodial and overall maintenance of the building; performs minor maintenance and repair of swimming pool and building equipment.
• Prepares instructional program course records and statistical reports; participates in daily records as outlined in the logbook.
• Performs front desk duties (greeting patrons, selling memberships and passes, collection of fees).
• Completes incident/accident reports as needed; carries out additional duties as assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator, the Aquatic Manager, or the Pool Manager.
• Assists with the delivery of staff in-service program.

Qualifications

• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, first aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration certification
• Instructor Certification in: Water Safety, Lifeguarding preferred
• Training as a swimming pool operator from a local or national organization preferred
• A valid driver’s license, proof of insurability, and safe driving record.

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Comprehensive knowledge of swimming lesson plans and effective methods of instructing children and youth.
• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety instructional techniques
• Ability to instruct large groups of elementary and high school age children and adults in basic and advanced aquatic skills
• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding rescue techniques
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of facility rules, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of aquatic facility management concepts, including patron surveillance, and water quality and sanitation standards
• Knowledge of procedures for handling cash transactions and cash register operations
• Knowledge of water quality management including the operation of filter and disinfection systems
• Experience motivating and supervising lifeguarding teams
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Public relations and leadership skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, facilities and maintenance department staff, PRCR personnel, and general public

Essential Functions

• Ensures the safety of the patrons by enforcing facility rules, regulation and APS policies and procedures
• Responds to emergency situations and renders appropriate first aid
• Instructs the elementary and high school Water safety program
• Instructs Aquatics School program as assigned and based on experience and training
• Supervises and performs lifeguard as assigned and based on training
• Responsible for the completion of daily and weekly pool equipment and filter room maintenance including vacuuming, brushing, backwashing
• Assists with the delivery of staff in-service program
• Prepares instructional program course records and statistical reports
• Participates in the completion of daily records as outlined in the logbook
• Participates in the daily custodial and overall maintenance of the building
• Performs minor maintenance and repair of swimming pool and building equipment
• Completes daily facility inspections and reports areas of concern to management
• Performs front desk duties such as greeting patrons, selling memberships and passes and the collection of fees
• Completes incident/accident reports as needed
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator, the Aquatic Manager, or the Pool Manager

Physical Attributes

Work requires walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, sitting, lifting and moving heavy items, and operating office equipment. Lifeguarding responsibilities require physical strength and agility to remove or assist a distressed person in the swimming pool.

Hazards/Unusual Demands

Work involves exposure to swimming pool chemicals including chlorine, potential exposure to blood and body fluids at the scene of an injury or accident. Exposure to swimming pool chemicals may require the use of goggles, apron, rubber gloves, and facemasks.

The individual will work a flexible 8-hours schedule that may start as early as 5:00 am end as late at 10:00 pm as needed to ensure the appropriate coverage of the pool and the instructional program.

Salary

Salary range based on 25/26 pay plan.

Equal Opportunity

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”