Water Safety Instructor (Assistant Head Lifeguard)

Downtown Dearborn; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Dearborn is seeking a Water Safety Instructor (Assistant Head Lifeguard) for a seasonal position. In this role, you will teach swimming lessons, perform lifeguard duties, and ensure pool safety. Candidates should possess certifications and be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must complete training sessions and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Teaches swimming fundamentals to ages ranging from infants to adults.
• Inspects swimmers for cleanliness before swimming.
• Completes required reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Responsibility

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's course

Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

Water Safety Instructor (Assistant Head Lifeguard)

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Base pay range

$15.75/hr - $15.75/hr

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

RATE OF PAY: $15.75 per hour

MINIMUM AGE: 17 years

THOSE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

Lifeguards who have satisfactorily completed at least two seasons of service at an Outdoor pool facility or at least six months at an Indoor pool facility.

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT

Seasonal - Starting in late May and ending in September. Employee may work 5-6 days per week (up to 40-50 hours per week) Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work flexible hours. Other than scheduled days off, requests are only granted if a qualified worker can substitute for the employee. It is the employee's responsibility to secure a substitute. Do not plan on taking an extended vacation.

General Description

The employee in this position will also act as a Head Lifeguard in the absence of the Head Lifeguard. Position may also teach swimming lessons at a municipal pool. This employee works as a lifeguard in the afternoons, evenings and on weekends.

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows all employee and pool rules and regulations.
• Teaches swimming fundamentals to infants up to adults.
• Completes paperwork in a timely manner.
• Cleans locker rooms and showers daily.
• Handles chemical cleaning substances.
• Inspects swimmers for cleanliness before they enter the pool.
• May coach synchronized or competitive swim teams.
• Performs lifeguard duties after lessons.
• Wears required uniform.
• Operates the filter system and chemical feeder, monitors chemical readings and balances water level.
• Maintains grounds area equipment and tool repairs and vacuums the pool.
• Completes required reports neatly and in a timely fashion.
• Possesses some knowledge of swimming pool operations.
• Possesses ability to communicate effectively.
• Possesses ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
• Possesses ability to complete lesson, accident, and participation forms
• Performs maintenance and cashier responsibilities.
• May substitute for a Head Lifeguard.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Attends all training sessions/in-service training and staff meetings.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: Employee may be reassigned to a different location without prior notice.

Experience And Training/Licensing Requirements

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must have reliable transportation to comply with regular and predictable attendance requirement.

Required Experience And Training

• Must be able to pass American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's course.
• Current Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications on file with the City.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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