Water Safety Assistant

**Certifications required for this position:

American Red Cross Life Guarding Certification (Required)
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification (Required)

**This position is 7.5 hours/day - 187 days per school year. 

**This position starts August 19, 2026.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Water Safety Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing basic instruction to students; monitoring students and the public; complying with mandated health requirements; and maintaining accurate records.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

• Instructs students in basic swimming for the purpose of meeting physical education requirements.

• Maintains pool and pool equipment (e.g. evaluates chlorine and acid level, checks diving board, etc.) for the purpose of complying with mandated safety and heath requirements.

• Maintains student records (e.g. current level, grades, etc.) for the purpose of providing accurate information and complying with current District standards and expectations of the Aquatic Center Program.

• Monitors swimming pool facility (e.g. locker room, pool, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.

• Prepares lesson plans for the purpose of providing accurate swim instruction for students at all levels.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; operating equipment used in swimming pool maintenance and operations; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; and swimming pool maintenance and operations.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 100% sitting, % walking, and % standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate; Lifeguarding Certificate; and Water Safety Certificate. Certified Pool Operator course recommended.

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Salary : $18 - $20