Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Town of Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Amherst is seeking a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor for the Amherst Recreation program. This 10-15 hour per week role focuses on enforcing pool safety, supervising swimmers, and leading swim instruction for both children and adults.

Qualified candidates are 15+ with current Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for Professional Rescuers with AED, and First Aid. Background checks (CORI/SORI) are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED and First Aid.
• Candidates must be at least 15 years old and able to pass CORI/SORI background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach and/or assist with swim lessons.
• Ensure safety by enforcing pool rules and supervising participants and equipment.
• Perform daily safety equipment checks and maintain order in pool areas.
• Assist with cleaning of pool area, locker rooms and surrounding areas.
• Provide courteous, professional public service and wear staff uniform.
• Support events, attend staff meetings and trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard Training

CPR for Professional Rescuers

AED

First Aid

Background checks

Job description

AMHERST Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 10-15 hours per week The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for enforcing pool rules and regulations to ensure the safety and supervision of all swimmers, participants, equipment, and the overall facility. They will be heavily involved with the general public, and will assist in many facets of overall pool operation. Amherst Recreation Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching various levels of swimming to children and adults. Swim Instructors are also responsible for the supervision of the participants in their designated learning groups. Instructors will be involved with interacting with the general public, and may be asked to assist in various facets of overall instruction program. Instructors will develop lesson plans and act as the lead teacher and/or assist with swim lessons as assigned by the Aquatics Program Coordinator. Lifeguards will have a current Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for Professional Rescuers and AED and First Aid training.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Teach and/or assists with swim lessons.
• Ensures the safety and supervision of the participants, equipment and facility by enforcing pool and departmental rules and regulations.
• Performs daily check of safety equipment to ensure it is in the correct place and in good working order.
• Assists with regularly scheduled cleaning of pool area, locker rooms and surrounding areas.
• Provides courteous, professional assistance to the public; wear designated staff uniform.
• Assists with special events as needed; Attends mandatory staff meeting and in-service trainings; Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 15+ years of age or older and possess current Red Cross (or equivalent) certification in: Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED, First Aid.
• Must successfully pass the Town?s water safety skill test; must successfully pass Criminal Offender Registry Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background checks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• WSI certification
• Previous experience working at a pool or beach
• Previous experience teaching swimming lessons