Swim Instructor/Pool Lifeguard (As-Needed)

City of Santa Monica; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to ensure safety at aquatic facilities while teaching swimming and aquatic classes. This temporary role involves maintaining order, performing emergency rescues, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong swimming skills and the ability to respond to emergencies effectively. Join a team that values safety and community engagement, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of residents and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent.
• Possession of CPR and Lifeguard Training certificates.

Responsibilities

• Teaches swimming lessons and aquatic classes.
• Enforces pool rules and maintains safety.
• Performs emergency rescues and first aid.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First Aid

CPR Techniques

Customer Service

Swimming Proficiency

Education

High School Enrollment

Tools

Basic Computer Operations

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.*

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Teaches swimming lessons to children and adults. Teaches specialty aquatic classes.
2. Assists with coordinating various aquatic activities.
3. Enforces swimming pool rules and regulations. Maintains order in and around the pool.
4. Recognizes and performs aquatic emergency rescues, administers artificial respiration, CPR, and first aid, when necessary.
5. Keeps pool, decks, and dressing rooms safe, clean, and orderly.
6. Performs minor facility clean-up and maintenance.
7. Completes various forms and paperwork pertinent to the day-to-day operation of an aquatic facility.
8. Completes chemical checks of the pool water.
9. Follows and enforces all applicable safety rules and regulations.
10. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

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:

Possession of a valid American Red Cross or state recognized certificate in the following:

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider)
• Lifeguard Training
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) is required within 6 months of hire.
• Water Safety Instructor

Obtain a valid work permit, if applicable.