Part-Time Lifeguard Instructor — Starfish Training

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

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.