What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard/Swim Instructor position at Town of Amherst?
AMHERST Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 10-15 hours per week The
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for enforcing pool rules and
regulations to ensure the safety and supervision of all swimmers,
participants, equipment, and the overall facility. They will be heavily
involved with the general public, and will assist in many facets of
overall pool operation. Amherst Recreation Swim Instructors are
responsible for teaching various levels of swimming to children and
adults. Swim Instructors are also responsible for the supervision of the
participants in their designated learning groups. Instructors will be
involved with interacting with the general public, and may be asked to
assist in various facets of overall instruction program. Instructors
will develop lesson plans and act as the lead teacher and/or assist with
swim lessons as assigned by the Aquatics Program Coordinator. Lifeguards
will have a current Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR
for Professional Rescuers and AED and First Aid training. MAJOR DUTIES:
Teach and/or assists with swim lessons. Ensures the safety and
supervision of the participants, equipment and facility by enforcing
pool and departmental rules and regulations. Performs daily check of
safety equipment to ensure it is in the correct place and in good
working order. Assists with regularly scheduled cleaning of pool area,
locker rooms and surrounding areas. Provides courteous, professional
assistance to the public; wear designated staff uniform. Assists with
special events as needed; Attends mandatory staff meeting and in-service
trainings; Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 15 years of age or older and possess current Red Cross (or
equivalent) certification in: Lifeguard Training, CPR for the
Professional Rescuer and AED, First Aid. Must successfully pass the
Town?s water safety skill test; must successfully pass Criminal Offender
Registry Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI)
background checks. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: WSI certification Previous
experience working at a pool or beach Previous experience teaching
swimming lessons
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for enforcing pool rules and
regulations to ensure the safety and supervision of all swimmers,
participants, equipment, and the overall facility. They will be heavily
involved with the general public, and will assist in many facets of
overall pool operation. Amherst Recreation Swim Instructors are
responsible for teaching various levels of swimming to children and
adults. Swim Instructors are also responsible for the supervision of the
participants in their designated learning groups. Instructors will be
involved with interacting with the general public, and may be asked to
assist in various facets of overall instruction program. Instructors
will develop lesson plans and act as the lead teacher and/or assist with
swim lessons as assigned by the Aquatics Program Coordinator. Lifeguards
will have a current Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR
for Professional Rescuers and AED and First Aid training. MAJOR DUTIES:
Teach and/or assists with swim lessons. Ensures the safety and
supervision of the participants, equipment and facility by enforcing
pool and departmental rules and regulations. Performs daily check of
safety equipment to ensure it is in the correct place and in good
working order. Assists with regularly scheduled cleaning of pool area,
locker rooms and surrounding areas. Provides courteous, professional
assistance to the public; wear designated staff uniform. Assists with
special events as needed; Attends mandatory staff meeting and in-service
trainings; Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 15 years of age or older and possess current Red Cross (or
equivalent) certification in: Lifeguard Training, CPR for the
Professional Rescuer and AED, First Aid. Must successfully pass the
Town?s water safety skill test; must successfully pass Criminal Offender
Registry Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI)
background checks. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: WSI certification Previous
experience working at a pool or beach Previous experience teaching
swimming lessons