Short-Term Worker - Water Instructor (Swim Teacher)

Chaffey College

Salary: $25.00 Hourly

Job Type: Short-Term Worker

Job Number: 25-26/00125

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Department: Community Education

Closing: 4/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description

Location: Aquatic Center (Rancho Campus)

Start Date: Immediately

Hourly Rate: $25.00

Working Hours: This is a temporary position, with expected hours between 4 to 6 per day Monday - Thursday.

The Chaffey College Water Instructor will teach children to swim and will enforce applicable rules, regulations, and ordinances at a college swimming pool to prevent accidents

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTBeing able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job.

Responsibilities

Instruct swimming classes for beginning through advanced skills

• Swim with proficiency and endurance
• Prevent dangerous situations, recognize emergencies, and take appropriate action
• Effectively enforce pool rules and policies
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid Lifeguard Training Certificate issued by the American Red Cross;
• A valid First Aid Certificate or its equivalent issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association;
• A valid certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association;
• A valid certificate in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) issued by the American Red Cross;
• Valid Water Safety Instructor Certificate issued by the American Red Cross;
• Minimum one year of related experience;
• Knowledge of:
• Rules, regulations, and ordinances related to the operation and use of college swimming pools and swimming pool equipment.
• Water safety and lifesaving methods including techniques of resuscitation and first aid.
• Health standards and safety practices for swimming pools.
• Emergency procedures to obtain rescue services.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.
• Standard swim strokes and has a background in Aquatics.
• Supervision, care, and interpersonal interactions with youth participants.
• Ability to:
• Apply swimming and pool rescue techniques.
• Enforce applicable rules and regulations and maintain discipline.
• Remain calm in emergencies, assess situations accurately, and think and act quickly.
• Remain alert and maintain focus of attention for long periods of time without being distracted.
• Administer first aid, including CPR/AED.
• Work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Instruct 4-8 students at one time.
• Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
• Respond to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
• Consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Perform equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
  
  

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESSChaffey College recently utilizes online electronic application system. Our application can be accessed at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey. The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents.

Please do not include any additional documents; only the documents that are indicated below. If you upload documents that are not required, your application may be disqualified. Please do not submit letters of recommendation or documents that contain your photograph.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Valid Certificates (Refer to the list of certificates indicated in the Minimum Qualifications section. Certificates must be valid and current. You may attach a screenshot of your certifications listed on the American Red Cross or American Heart Association site. Upload as supplemental/other).
  
  

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey/jobs/5296796/short-term-worker-water-instructor-swim-teacher

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