Water Safety Instructor

Definition

Water Safety Instructor

Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced summer job? We are looking for Swim Instructors to work at the South El Monte Aquatic Center. Not Certified? We will pay 100% of Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification class fees; offer contingent on passing test.

Definition

Under direction from the Pool Manager and /or Assistant Pool Manager, plans, organizes, leads, and conducts swim instruction; coordinates and organizes activities and special events related to aquatic activities and swim classes; performs routine customer service and conducts pool use and swim safety in serving as aquatic facility lifeguard; performs related work as assigned.

Supervision Received And Exercised

Supervision is provided by the Recreation Coordinator, Pool Manager, and Assistant Pool Manger. Supervision is not exercised by this classification.

Essential Duties

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitors aquatics facility and guests, and ensures compliance to rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assists and performs any necessary rescues in compliance with the Emergency Action Plan.
• Oversees and observes operations and activities in aquatic facilities in absence of a pool manager or assistant pool manager.
• Coordinates and organizes activities and special events; instructs water safety and swim classes.
• Reports and resolves complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities within scope of authority.
• Responds to questions, issues and concerns and provides excellent customer service; promotes City goals and priorities in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Prerequisites

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 16 years of age by end of training.
• Must pass the swim skills evaluation: Candidates must demonstrate and proficiently complete 25 yards of the following strokes: front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly stroke.
• Must maintain back float for 1 minute.
• Must tread water for 1 minute.
  
  

Knowledge:

• Lifesaving methods and the application of first aid.
• Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the pool.
• Methods and practices of pool cleaning and maintenance.
• Rescue procedures for distressed swimmers.
• Administration of artificial respiration and first aid.
  
  

Competencies

• Leadership – May help others to believe they can achieve the goal and to believe in themselves.
• Assessing Talent – May pick up on subtle cues that differentiate true talent and potential from false cues or imposters.
• Innovation – May produce original and creative ideas.
• Industry Awareness – Maintains a deep understanding of how the industry works, how opportunities open and close.
• Influencing – Persuades others to consider and adopt a new position or attitude on a topic.
• Safety Focus – May establish and evaluate workplace safety and health or safety risk.
• Teamwork – May inspire and motivate teammates.
• Manual Dexterity – May apply trained and practiced physical techniques that result in speed and precision in application.
• Involving Others – Identifies key stakeholders in the success of a project or process.
• Integrity and Ethics – May model reasoning and principle in handling ethical dilemmas.
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job.
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications.
• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Bilingual Communication – Speaking, reading, writing in a second language as assigned by the position.
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.
• Handling Conflict – Managing interpersonally strained situations.
• Professional Impact – Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization.
• Bilingual Facility – Uses a second language with ease and precision as assigned by the position.
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Example combinations include:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Two (2) years of experience as a swim instructor is preferred.
  
  

Licenses and Certificates

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• American Red Cross First Aid.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions 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.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to swim, walk, sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds with assistance.
• Vision abilities required to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Outside weather conditions.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level is moderately loud.
• 40 hours of paid sick leave
• Eligibility for membership with F&A Credit Union
• Eligibility to enroll in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to enroll in Voluntary Plans through Aflac
  
  

01

Do you currently hold an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you currently hold an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/Lifeguard certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

This position requires an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor certification. If you do not currently hold this certification you must acknowledge that your offer of employment is contingent upon valid certification before 6/15/2026.

• Yes, I understand, and acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge
  
  

04

How many years of experience do you have as a Water Safety Instructor?

• No experience
• 1 year/season
• 2 years/seasons
• 3 or more years/seasons
  
  

05

Do you have prior High School Swim Team or Water Polo experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

What is your availability from 5/18 - 8/21. Please indicate the hours you are available to work each day of the week. The Aquatics Facility is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 9:00am-9:00pm.

• Required Question