Lifeguard IV & Instructor -IV

Overview

Director @ Arlington Public Schools | Recruiting, Talent Management

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Human Resources announces an opening for an Hourly Lifeguard IV & Instructor I-IV position in the Facilities & Operations Department with the Aquatics Office.

• Responsible for the delivery of water safety and swimming instruction to elementary and high school physical education classes, and community-based Aquatics School programs.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the aquatic facility including, but not limited to, patron surveillance, facility maintenance, front desk management, custodial maintenance and customer service.
• Enforces facility rules, regulations and APS policies and procedures to ensure patron safety.
• Instructs the elementary and high school Water safety program; instructs Aquatics School program as assigned and based on experience and training.
• Supervises lifeguards as assigned and based on training; performs lifeguard duties.
• Completes daily facility inspections and reports areas of concern to management; participates in daily custodial and overall maintenance of the building; performs minor maintenance and repair of swimming pool and building equipment.
• Prepares instructional program course records and statistical reports; participates in daily records as outlined in the logbook.
• Performs front desk duties (greeting patrons, selling memberships and passes, collection of fees).
• Completes incident/accident reports as needed; carries out additional duties as assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator, the Aquatic Manager, or the Pool Manager.
• Assists with the delivery of staff in-service program.

• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, first aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration certification
• Instructor Certification in:
  Water Safety, Lifeguarding preferred
• Training as a swimming pool operator from a local or national organization preferred
• A valid driver’s license, proof of insurability, and safe driving record.

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Comprehensive knowledge of swimming lesson plans and effective methods of instructing children and youth.
• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety instructional techniques
• Ability to instruct large groups of elementary and high school age children and adults in basic and advanced aquatic skills
• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding rescue techniques
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of facility rules, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of aquatic facility management concepts, including patron surveillance, and water quality and sanitation standards
• Knowledge of procedures for handling cash transactions and cash register operations
• Knowledge of water quality management including the operation of filter and disinfection systems
• Experience motivating and supervising lifeguarding teams
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Public relations and leadership skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, facilities and maintenance department staff, PRCR personnel, and general public

• Ensures the safety of the patrons by enforcing facility rules, regulation and APS policies and procedures
• Responds to emergency situations and renders appropriate first aid
• Instructs the elementary and high school Water safety program
• Instructs Aquatics School program as assigned and based on experience and training
• Supervises and performs lifeguard as assigned and based on training
• Responsible for the completion of daily and weekly pool equipment and filter room maintenance including vacuuming, brushing, backwashing
• Assists with the delivery of staff in-service program
• Prepares instructional program course records and statistical reports
• Participates in the completion of daily records as outlined in the logbook
• Participates in the daily custodial and overall maintenance of the building
• Performs minor maintenance and repair of swimming pool and building equipment
• Completes daily facility inspections and reports areas of concern to management
• Performs front desk duties such as greeting patrons, selling memberships…