Lifeguard & Aquatics Instructor: Adapted Swim & Classes

Cottage Health; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital seeks a Lifeguard and Aquatics Instructor for their Aquatics department, responsible for lifeguarding, water exercise class instruction, and adapted swim lesson instruction, while performing Aquatic Center duties.

Under supervision, you will coordinate aquatic volunteers and community outreach, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to support an integrated care approach. This role emphasizes safety, patient engagement, and quality aquatic services.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Possesses lifeguard certification or is eligible to attend and complete lifeguard training within two weeks of hire date and provides certification document within two weeks of hire date.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• Preferred: Current CA driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS/RTC) provides basic recreation therapy activity services to patients.
• Collaborates with all members of the staff to enhance the transdisciplinary rehabilitation model across the continuum.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

BLS certified

Experience leading fitness classes

CA driver's license (preferred)

Job description

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital seeks a Lifeguard and Aquatics Instructor for their Aquatics department, responsible for lifeguarding, water exercise class instruction, and adapted swim lesson instruction, while performing Aquatic Center duties.

Under supervision, you will coordinate aquatic volunteers and community outreach, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to support an integrated care approach. This role emphasizes safety, patient engagement, and quality aquatic services.