Instructor Guard

City of El Monte; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Monte is seeking a dedicated aquatic staff member to conduct swim lessons, supervise pool safety, and assist the public with information and accessibility at the aquatic facility.

Responsibilities include working with the local Red Cross unit for lesson progression, enforcing policies, performing rescues when needed, and maintaining clean, safe facilities. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of swim instruction techniques.
• Ability to assess swimming capabilities.
• Safety procedures for pool environments.
• Lifeguarding methods and emergency response.
• First aid and CPR/AED.
• Customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swim lessons with Red Cross unit; evaluate participants.
• Guard during pool hours and at events.
• Enforce city policies and safety rules.
• Assist patrons with information and concerns.
• Maintain pool and restroom cleanliness; keep logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in connection with programs and activities of an aquatic facility; plans and conducts swimming lessons and classes; serves in a lifeguard capacity by explaining and enforcing swimming programs and pool policies, regulations, and rules, and ensuring the safety of pool patrons; performs rescues and first aid as necessary; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for conducting swimming lessons and classes, attentively observing swimmers and soliciting the general public's compliance with pool policies and safety guidelines. Incumbents perform the full range of swimming instructor and lifeguard duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Instructs swim lesson classes in conjunction with the local American Red Cross unit; assesses swim lesson participants and makes recommendations on correct class placements; updates lesson plans; serves as the first point of contact for parents regarding the progression of their child in swim lessons and addresses any concerns the parents have regarding the classes and the aquatics program.
• Acts as lifeguard during pool hours and at all events held at the pool.
• Implements and enforces City policies, rules, and procedures.
• Listens and responds to patrons' needs for assistance or information and provides the public with general information, in person and over the phone.
• Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality; recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
• Maintains pool and restroom areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Maintains logs and records of activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and techniques of swim instruction.
• Methods and techniques of assessing students' swimming capabilities.
• Swimming pool and guest safety and emergency procedures.
• Life-guarding skills and methods.
• Emergency care and assessment; CPR, AED, and first aid practices.
• City rules and regulations with respect to pool and patron safety methods.
• Operational characteristics of water rescue safety equipment and devices.
• Basic maintenance and cleaning practices.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:

• Modify and conduct swimming lessons based on students' age and skill set.
• Assist with swim meets and pool rentals.
• Provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.
• Attentively observe and monitor the safety of swimmers and other guests using aquatic center facilities.
• Work with children and adults in a recreational setting.
• Exercise professional judgment to act effectively in emergency situations.
• Interpret and implement aquatic center policies and practices.

• Maintain discipline, order, and safety in a crowded and noisy environment.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Perform work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
• Understand and carry out oral instructions.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

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

Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of the tenth (10th) grade and one (1) year of lifeguard, instructor guard or pool manager experience in an aquatics facility.

The minimum age for positions in this classification is seventeen (17) years.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid American Red Cross/Lifeguard Training certificate, or equivalent.
• Must be certified in First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) within one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certificate.

• Possession of a Water Safety Instructor Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed within a public swimming pool environment where stamina is needed to perform moderate to heavy lifting of pool equipment and furniture, or children or adults who may require removal from the pool, and to stay in the pool for prolonged periods of time. Must possess the mobility to stand, stoop, kneel, reach, bend, climb, push and pull materials and equipment, and swim, while wearing an appropriate uniform with protective equipment. Vision and hearing which must be sufficient to see and hear adults and children in crowded and noisy conditions situations. Must also possess the mobility to work in an office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or by using a telephone and radio in. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or to operate safety equipment. Must possess the ability to swim distances, and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities, and to lift 100 pounds or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work outdoors in a pool environment with wet and slippery conditions and are exposed to variable weather conditions; may be exposed to chlorine, acids, and other chemicals at aquatics facilities, as well as blood and body fluids while rendering first aid and CPR. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

E-Verify

The City of El Monte is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by theDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.