Certifications required for this position :

American Red Cross Life Guarding Certification (Required)

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification (Required)

This position is 7.5 hours / day - 185 days per school year. This position is for the 2024-2025 school year.

Purpose Statement :

The job of Water Safety Assistant is done for the purpose / s of providing basic instruction to students; monitoring students and the public;

complying with mandated health requirements; and maintaining accurate records.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking appropriate action and / or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Instructs students in basic swimming for the purpose of meeting physical education requirements.
• Maintains pool and pool equipment (e.g. evaluates chlorine and acid level, checks diving board, etc.) for the purpose of complying with mandated safety and heath requirements.
• Maintains student records (e.g. current level, grades, etc.) for the purpose of providing accurate information and complying with current District standards and expectations of the Aquatic Center Program.
• Monitors swimming pool facility (e.g. locker room, pool, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
• Prepares lesson plans for the purpose of providing accurate swim instruction for students at all levels.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : adhering to safety practices; administering first aid;

operating equipment used in swimming pool maintenance and operations; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and / or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and / or present information to others;
• and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes : age appropriate activities;

health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; and swimming pool maintenance and operations.

• work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals;

work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : communicating with diverse groups;

maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and / or coordinating others;

and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.

There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling;

some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 100% sitting, % walking, and % standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

CPR / First Aid Certificate; Lifeguarding Certificate; and Water Safety Certificate. Certified Pool Operator course recommended.

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint / Background Clearance

Last updated : 2024-05-22