Lifeguard Instructor (Temporary/Part-Time)

City of La Mesa; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of La Mesa is hiring for the Lifeguard Instructor position at the La Mesa Municipal Pool. This is a part-time, temporary role averaging 20–25 hours per week with varying shifts, Monday through Sunday.

Training will prepare you to be certified as a Starfish Swimming Instructor. Responsibilities include lifeguarding, teaching classes for ages 6 months to adult, safety supervision, basic first aid and CPR, and light pool maintenance.

Qualifications

• One year of lifeguarding or swimming instruction experience is desirable.
• Formal CPR/AED certificate is desirable.
• Possession of a Lifeguard Training Certificate or StarGuard Certificate is desirable.
• Possession of a Water Safety Instructor's Certificate or Starfish Swimming Instructor's Certificate is desirable.
• Must complete California Title 22 requirement within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lifeguard during pool hours and events; supervise swimmers and enforce pool rules.
• Prepare lesson plans and conduct swimming classes for students 6 months to adult.
• Review swimming techniques; provide additional training as necessary and ensure safety.
• Rescue persons in distress; provide first aid and CPR as needed.
• Participate in facilities clean-up and maintenance; monitor water chemistry and equipment.
• Respond to public questions about pool regulations and programs.
• Open and close pool and related facilities.
• Register the public for swim classes and maintain records.
• Perform basic cashiering and other office work as assigned.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Lifeguard

swimming instruction

Education

Read and write to required level

Job description

Position Summary

The City of La Mesa is hiring for the position of Lifeguard Instructor. This is a part-time, temporary position, working approximately 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Sunday. Hours will vary pending the assigned shift. La Mesa Municipal Pool is an approved training center for Starfish Swimming, which is a nationally recognized swim instruction curriculum developed by the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI). If hired, applicants will receive training to be certified as Starfish Swimming Instructors. Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Serve as lifeguard during pool hours and at all events held at the pool; observe and supervise activities of swimmers in the pool and the surrounding area; enforce applicable pool rules and regulations.
• Prepare lesson plans and conduct swimming classes for students 6 months to adult; instruct students in proper swimming techniques and various water safety measures.
• Review swimming techniques of students; provide additional training as necessary; ensure adherence to proper safety precautions.
• Rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning; provide emergency response as necessary including providing first aid and CPR.
• Participate in facilities clean-up and maintenance; remove and replace pool covers; test and monitor water chemistry and temperature; adjust as appropriate; monitor operation of pumps, filters and chlorinators.
• Respond to questions and inquiries from the public regarding pool regulations, use of facilities and various aquatic programs offered.
• Open and close pool and related facilities.
• Register the public for swim classes; maintain a variety of records and reports.
• Perform basic cashiering and other office work as assigned.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Education/Training

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience

One year of lifeguarding or swimming instruction experience is desirable.

License Or Certificate

• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by date of hire. If applicant is still in high school, must provide California Worker's Permit.
• Possession of a CPR/AED Certificate is desirable.
• Possession of a Lifeguard Training Certificate or StarGuard Certificate is desirable.
• Possession of a Water Safety Instructor's Certificate or Starfish Swimming Instructor's Certificate is desirable.
• Must complete California Title 22 requirement within six months of appointment.

Examination Process

The examiniation process may consist of any of the following components: basic swimming skills, treading water, and retrieving a 10 lb. brick off the bottom of the pool at 10 feet deep. Submission of an application does not guarantee participation in the testing and interview process.

NOTE

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including drug screen, and background investigation.