Description

• Enforcing water safety rules and regulations.
• Supervise & ensure the safety of class participants during program.
• Explain & demonstrate proper swimming techniques.
• Teach & encourage participants in the acquisition of new aquatics skills & swimming strokes.
• Observe swimming, headfirst entry and diving skills and accurately classify them and suggest appropriate interventions to improve them.
• Modify teaching to meet unexpected challenges.
• Demonstrate the ability to accommodate participants with disabilities and other health conditions.
• Evaluation of participant skill levels.
• Report and document course participant progress.
• Complete and submit ARC paperwork.
• Work is performed under the supervision of the Pool Manager and/or Head Lifeguard.

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  Sign on bonus of $100.00 payable on 3rd paycheck
• Weekly accumulative longevity bonus of $15.00 per week payable on last check of the season.
• Full potential for longevity bonus for working all 15-week pool season 12 hours a week or more is $225.00
• Maximum total bonus potential for working all season is $325.00

Essential Duties

• Adheres to Lynchburg City Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures.
• Provides a safe swimming environment for all participants while enforcing all pool rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of aquatic safety principles, rules, regulations, and emergency action plans with the ability to perform them.
• Demonstrates good public relations when dealing with patrons, the general public and other city employees.
• Reports any problems, potential situations, and/or disturbances immediately to the supervisor on duty.
• Greets customers in a friendly and inviting manner; Answer inquiries or concerns related to aquatic programs, operational hours, and general questions through use of telephone or in person.
• Be punctual and prepared to begin work as scheduled.
• Must be capable of teaching in a group setting, where participants will have varying comfort levels & aquatics skills when in the water.
• Supports aquatics staff during emergency situations and assist other personnel when requested.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Must have a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
• Must have current CPR & First Aid certifications. ARC lifeguarding certification is highly beneficial, but not required.
• Prior experience as a competitive swimmer & or swim team coach is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Requires regular and consistent attendance.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Some knowledge of Lynchburg Parks & Recreation facilities and our surrounding area.
• Must be willing to complete any additional task as assigned by a supervisor/manager.

• Ability to recognize safety concerns;
• Ability to work independently;
• Knowledge of aquatic facilities, classes and programs;
• Knowledge of Parks and Recreation parks, facilities and programs;
• Ability to create a warm and enriching environment
• Ability to uphold department Values: Honesty, Self Discipline/Control, Respect for Others, Leadership & Property; Integrity; Optimistic Attitude; Positive Social Interaction; and Safety;
• Ability to deal effectively with the public; have skill in dealing informally with participants of all age groups; and have ability to get along well with others;
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions;
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants of all age groups;
• Show emotional maturity and have sound judgment;
• Ability to keep simple records; ability to give and enforce simple instructions;
• Ability to exercise good judgment; be flexibility; and show tact;
• Be accountable for actions;
• Ability to take and follow directions.