What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard Instructor position at American Pool?
Company Description
American Pool, established in 1984, is the nation's largest provider of commercial swimming pool management, maintenance, and repair services. Serving over 800 pools across the country, the company is committed to ensuring safe and operational aquatic facilities year-round. American Pool’s proprietary Safety Coaching Program and Guard for Life recruitment initiatives provide certified and confident lifeguards to every pool. Combining national expertise with local responsiveness, American Pool delivers reliable and trusted aquatic solutions to a wide range of facilities.
Role Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and certified Lifeguard Instructor to lead our comprehensive safety and skills training programs. This role involves teaching multiple certification courses, including advanced lifesaving techniques, CPR, and First Aid. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in professional lifeguarding and water safety, a commitment to delivering rigorous hands-on training, and expertise in Ellis & Associates (E&A) certification standards.
Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas
Instruction and Certification: Plan, coordinate, and teach full lifeguard certification courses, renewals, and professional rescuer courses (e.g., CPR/AED, Emergency Oxygen).
Emphasis will be placed on adherence to the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP®) curriculum and performance standards.
Hands-on Training Excellence: Conduct practical, high-stakes, in-water skill development and realistic emergency simulation drills.
Ensure all students achieve a high level of proficiency in rescue skills, emergency procedures, and preventative action, consistent with industry best practices (like the 10/20 protection standard).
Safety Leadership: Serve as a role model and subject matter expert for all aspects of aquatic safety, risk management, and emergency action planning.
Administrative Compliance: Maintain accurate and timely records of all course logistics, student performance, certification paperwork, and required compliance documents, ensuring proper certification processing through Ellis & Associates.
Continuing Education: Develop and lead engaging in-service training sessions for current staff to maintain and elevate their skills.
Qualifications
Current Instructor Certification: Must possess a current and valid Ellis & Associates (E&A) ILTP® Lifeguard Instructor license.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of active, professional experience as a licensed Lifeguard, demonstrating mastery of rescue and emergency care skills.
Certifications: Current certification in Health Care Provider-level CPR/AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration.
Skills: Proven ability to effectively teach practical skills and theoretical knowledge to diverse groups, providing clear, effective, and high-quality instruction.
Certification courses are available!
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person