Water Safety Instructor & Lifeguard - Part-Time

Community Aquatic Center; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Forest Hills Public School District Community Aquatic Center in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Water Safety Instructor/Lifeguard. You will ensure patron safety, teach classes per American Red Cross guidelines, and assist the Aquatic Coordinator in water safety operations.

Required certifications include WSI and ARC Lifeguard Training; teaching experience is a plus. Flexible hours include Saturday mornings during the school year and weekday mornings in summer, with duties overseen by the

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or comparable certification.
• Must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification.
• Previous WSI teaching experience and/or swimming background preferred.
• Willing to work with people of all ages.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and welfare of all customers.
• Assist the Aquatic Coordinator in all areas of responsibility related to water safety and instruction.
• Lifeguarding responsibilities where applicable.
• Directly responsible to the Aquatic Coordinator, or the Senior Guard in the AC's absence.
• Teach any and all classes assigned in accordance with the American Red Cross rules and regulations.
• Keep accurate records pertaining to classes.
• Direct classes in a courteous and professional manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of site emergency procedures and your role in them.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency equipment locations.
• Solely responsible for student class participants.
• Enforce all rules and prohibit unsafe activities.
• Report for duty on time. Be prepared and ready to start on time.
• Be aware that you can be held liable for your actions or lack of actions.
• General clean-up duties.
• Other duties as assigned by Aquatic Coordinator and/or Senior Guard.

Skills

WSI certification

Lifeguard certification

Teaching experience

Willing to work with all ages

Organizational skills

Job description

The Forest Hills Public School District Community Aquatic Center in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Water Safety Instructor/Lifeguard. You will ensure patron safety, teach classes per American Red Cross guidelines, and assist the Aquatic Coordinator in water safety operations.

Required certifications include WSI and ARC Lifeguard Training; teaching experience is a plus. Flexible hours include Saturday mornings during the school year and weekday mornings in summer, with duties overseen by the