Lifeguard

Swimming Instructor

The purpose of this position is to provide swimming and safety instruction to ensure the safety of patrons at a County's public swimming facility. Employees are responsible for teaching various swimming activities as well as assisting with special functions. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Essential Functions :

• Conducts responsible protective service work ensuring the safe use of the swimming facility by patrons.
• Provides water rescue as needed and CPR or first aid treatment to injured or ill patrons.
• Observes actions of swimmers, and maintains discipline in and around pool facilities.
• Enforces pool and water safety rules in a tactful and effective manner.
• Teaches swimming, lifesaving, water exercise, and other water related instructional classes to all age groups.
• Assists in administering training sessions and ensures that teaching materials are picked up and put away after each session.
• Maintains swimming pool and surrounding area to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of recreational facilities.
• Assists with various special projects, community programs and recreational functions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Some Beaufort County departments maintain more than one office location. Beaufort County reserves the right to transfer employees in both short term and long term capacities to an alternate location at any time for any reason.