Head Lifesaving Instructor (PT)

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Responsibilities

The\r\nincumbent's primary role includes, but is not limited to, supervising and\r\ninstructing aquatic personnel in the duties and responsibilities of their work;\r\ntrains newly assigned Lifeguards on the policies and procedures relating to the\r\nmaintenance of order and discipline, emergency first aide and employee work\r\nrules; monitors the performance of Lifeguards during swimming pool operational\r\nhours.� The incumbent conducts in-service\r\ntraining seminars, and enforces all safety rules and regulations pertaining to\r\nthe operation of a swimming pool; guards the swimming pool to direct water\r\nsafety, and prevent accidents; ensures that non-swimming participants stay in\r\nshallow water; maintains order and discipline of participants in pool.� Gathers information and maintains various\r\nwritten records relating to pool operations, maintenance and cleaning of pool\r\nand pool equipment.� Treats pool water to\r\nmaintain proper chemical balance.\r\nAssists in planning special activities and programs.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Minimum Qualifications

Education\r\nGraduation from high school (or G.E.D.).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience�\r\nTwo (2) years of experience as a Lifeguard at an aquatic facility. Two (2) years of teaching or coaching in the aquatic field may substitute for lifeguard experience.\r\n\r\n

Certifications

Must\r\npossess and maintain current and valid certificates in Lifeguarding�AND First\r\nAid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Instructor or successor courses\r\noffered by the American Red Cross.� Must\r\nmaintain all certifications required by state, federal and local laws\r\nin order to practice and teach lifeguard skills as a term and condition of\r\ncontinued employment.\r\n\r\n\r\nWithin 90 days of hire, MUST obtain and maintain Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification as a term and condition of continued employment.\r\n

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.\r\n

Notes

Background Check\r\nA background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.�\r\n\r\n\r\nMedical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing�\r\nFinal appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAn Equal Employment Opportunity Employer�\r\n\r\n\r\nM/F/H\r\n\r\n