Swim Instructor - Gaither Pool 2026-2027 School Year

Pay Range: Student Salary Schedule

Qualifications

• 16 years of age and in good health
• Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certification
• Experience teaching elementary swimming instruction desired
• A fitness evaluation, designed to assure competence in life saving skills, will be required prior to hiring (see personnel policies)
• Basic Computer Skills desired
  
  

Positon Responsibility

• To ensure the safety of the patrons in the pool and elsewhere in the facility.
  
  

Performance Duties

• The duties of the lifeguard shall include, but not be limited to the following:
• Maintain lifeguard station and observe assigned area until properly relieved.
• Assist anyone in distress and rescue anyone in a near-drowning situation
• Administer emergency first aid and maintain life support as needed by the victim of an accident
• Summon support personnel when needed
• Observe and enforce all rules and regulations
• Educate the patrons of the need for rules and regulations
• Complete all required records and reports
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties as assigned by the Pool Manager or the Head Guard.
• Attend staff and/or in-service meetings as assigned by the Pool Manager
• Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate by the Pool Manager and/or the Head Guard.
  
  

Evaluation

• Performance of the job will be evaluated in writing by the Pool Manager and/or the Head Guard with input from the appropriate supervisor.
  
  

Reports To

• Pool Manager or Head Guard
  
  

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; holly.budge@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1918; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; gunnar.guttormsen@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1905

For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; melissa.boudreau@kelsosd.org, 360-501-1800; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; mara.rinker@kelsosd.org, 360-501-1800.

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