What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor/Lifeguard position at City of Fife?
Company Description
***You must apply on our city website at www.cityoffife.org to be considered for this opportunity***
The City of Fife is seeking swim instructors / lifeguards to ensure the safety of pool patrons by monitoring swimming activities, performing lifesaving procedures and enforcing pool rules and regulations. The swim instructor/lifeguard provides basic instruction in swim lesson classes and may also perform regular clerical and cleaning duties under supervision.
The 2023 Salary for this position is $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Job Description
- Assist with supervision of volunteers and program participants.
- Attend all staff meetings
- Communicate feedback between participants and program supervisor. Prepare necessary documentation
- Answer public questions regarding programs and facilities.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable City, County and State laws and City Ordinances, policies and procedures at all times
- Perform minor maintenance and custodial duties. Lifeguard and/or teach swimming lessons
- Communicate with City personnel, outside agencies and members of the community to exchange
- information and resolve issues or concerns
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Perform pool chemical tests as required
Qualifications
- As a swim instructor, no certifications are required prior to start date
- As a Lifeguard, all required certifications must be completed and continually maintained in a current status in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Lifeguard training
- in order to continue to be scheduled on lifeguarding rotations
- Candidate must be at least 16 years of age
- Uniform swim suit, safety whistle and swim goggles are required for this position
- Candidate preferably has some experience in teaching, babysitting, working with or supervising children
Additional Information
- Possess strong communication skills with the ability to understand and give verbal and written instructions.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Operation of a computer and assigned software.
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- First aid and CPR procedures.
- Ensure the safety of pool patrons by monitoring swimming activities, performing lifesaving procedures and enforcing pool rules and regulations.
- Conduct swimming classes and provide instruction to patrons of assigned City swimming programs.
- Attend all staff-required in-services and trainings.
- Accurately and effectively respond to the Aquatic Center's Emergency Action Plan.
Salary : $3 - $202