Aquatic - Training Coordinator

The City of Idaho Falls is looking for an Aquatic Training Coordinator. In this role you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality aquatic staff training programs. This role supports the ongoing development and certification of aquatic staff by teaching lifeguard classes when available, leading in-service trainings, and creating a structured monthly training schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about aquatic safety and staff development.

Supervision Received 
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, Specialist, or Manager.

Supervision Exercised 
None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned:

• Teach American Red Cross Lifeguard certification and recertification classes as needed and available.
• Plan, organize, and lead regular aquatic staff trainings and in-services
• Develop and publish a monthly training schedule that meets facility and staff needs
• Ensure trainings align with American Red Cross standards and organizational policies
• Communicate training expectations, schedules, and updates clearly with aquatic staff and supervisors
• Maintain accurate training, attendance, and certification records
• Support a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the aquatic team

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification(required)
• Strong knowledge of lifeguarding skills, rescue techniques, and emergency response
• Previous experience teaching or training lifeguards preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leaderships kills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• High School Diploma or a general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High maturity level and proven record of responsibility.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Fully competent in all aspects of water safety and emergency rescue techniques
• Language Ability – must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organizations.
• Math Ability–Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Computer Skills – Basic word processing skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – Certifications

• Current Lifeguard Certification
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification
• Current Community First Aid Certification
• Current AED Certification
• Current Oxygen Administration Certification
• Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• Current Water Safety Instructor Certification

If no certifications are available, they must be obtained in 30 days or less.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT – Lifesaving and rescue equipment

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to swim, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands or fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and potentially lift the body weight of any adult in distress. Specific vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics describes are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to warm and humid conditions (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. There is moderate exposure to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate during preparation and clean up periods while very loud during work sessions.

Salary : $16