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As-Needed Instructor / Lifeguard

As-Needed Instructor / Lifeguard

City of Santa ClaraSanta Clara, CA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The department will review applications and only contact the applicants that best meet the needs for their current opening.

This position is an as-needed, non-benefitted position and has an hour limitation of 999 hours in a fiscal year.

The Instructor-Lifeguard functions as both a swimming instructor and a lifeguard at a City swimming pool. An incumbent conducts classes at all participant skill levels (beginning through advanced) and supervises the conduct of swimmers in City pools in order to maintain a safe environment. This class is distinguished from the Lifeguard in that the latter has a sole focus on lifeguard responsibilities.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.20 - $25.31.

Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general supervision :

  • Conducts swimming instruction classes at various participant age and skill levels
  • Administers practical swimming tests to determine participants' skill levels
  • Maintains class participant attendance, activity, and progress records
  • Observes swimmers at a City operated swimming pool; warning those who violate pool safety rules, and expelling them, if necessary, for willful disobedience
  • Maintains a safe but enjoyable poolside atmosphere for participants by continuously monitoring pool facility for potential problems or dangerous situations
  • Rescues swimmers who are in distress; administers first aid and artificial respiration, if necessary, according to prescribed methods
  • Cleans, disinfects, and maintains the pool, pool decks, overflow gutter, shower rooms and other pool facility areas
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements :

  • Education equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; and
  • No experience required; and
  • Must be at least 16 years of age at time of application
  • LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATES

    Possession of the following is required :

  • A valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or Completion of City of Santa Clara Learn To Swim Instruction Program; and
  • A valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate; and
  • In accordance with State of California law, a valid California Work Permit is required at time of appointment for candidates under the age of 18 who have not graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate of proficiency
  • OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • As a condition of employment, incumbents will be required to be fingerprinted in accordance with State of California law
  • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment
  • Considerable knowledge of :

  • Swimming techniques
  • Principles and techniques of swimming instruction appropriate for various age groups
  • Approved lifesaving and safety methods and procedures necessary to ensure public safety in and around a pool facility
  • Considerable ability to :

  • Teach to others the theory and application of swimming techniques
  • Swim skillfully, rescue submerged victims, and safely remove them from pool
  • Immediately evaluate emergency situations and respond decisively and effectively
  • Administer first aid and artificial respiration according to prescribed methods
  • Instruct in the techniques of swimming and lifesaving
  • Maintain poolside discipline and safety
  • Ability to :

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including children
  • Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Learn the proper placement of all safety equipment and its proper use
  • Learn the location and proper use of the emergency telephone numbers list
  • Become familiar with the basic mechanical operation and maintenance program of the City pools
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