Swim Instructor/Pool Lifeguard (As-Needed)

City of Santa Monica; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Santa Monica is seeking a team-oriented lifeguard to teach swimming lessons and specialty aquatic classes, and to assist with coordinating aquatic activities at City facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, emergency response, and maintaining clean facilities, with responsibilities including pool rule enforcement, rescues, and paperwork.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school or the equivalent.
• Valid CPR and Lifeguard certifications required.
• Ability to teach swimming and water safety to youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Teaches swimming lessons to children and adults and specialty aquatic classes.
• Assists with coordinating various aquatic activities.
• Enforces pool rules and maintains order around the pool.
• Recognizes aquatic emergencies and performs rescues, CPR, and first aid when necessary.
• Keeps pool, decks, and dressing rooms safe, clean and orderly.
• Completes forms and paperwork for daily operation and chemical checks of pool water.
• Follows safety rules and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard techniques

CPR

First aid

Water safety

Teaching

Customer service

Emergency response

English communication

Education

High school student (currently enrolled)

Tools

Lifeguard Training

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid for Public Safety Personnel

Water Safety Instructor

Job description

Ensures the safety of the public and other users at various aquatic facilities in the City. Performs emergency care as necessary. Performs pool maintenance duties. Assists the Chief Pool Lifeguard in pool operation activities, as required.

*This position will teach various aquatic classes including but not limited to swimming, diving, water polo and other aquatic activities. This is a temporary position without benefits.*

Teaches swimming lessons to children and adults. Teaches specialty aquatic classes.

Assists with coordinating various aquatic activities.

Enforces swimming pool rules and regulations. Maintains order in and around the pool.

Recognizes and performs aquatic emergency rescues, administers artificial respiration, CPR, and first aid, when necessary.

Keeps pool, decks, and dressing rooms safe, clean and orderly.

Performs minor facility clean up and maintenance.

Completes various forms and paperwork pertinent to the day-to-day operation of an aquatic facility.

Completes chemical checks of the pool water.

Follows and enforces all applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Water safety practices.

Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

Teach proper swimming techniques and water safety to youth and adults.

Respond and handle emergency incidents in an appropriate manner.

Perform lifesaving techniques.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.

Swim with proficiency and endurance.

Provide effective customer service.

Skill in:

Lifeguarding, first aid and CPR techniques.

Reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level.

Basic computer operations with applicable software.

Education, Training and Experience:

Currently enrolled in high school or the equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates:

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider)


• Lifeguard Training


• Water Safety Instructor


• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) is required within 6 months of hire.

Obtain a valid work permit, if applicable.

Background Investigation:

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!