- Salary
- $18 – $21/hr
- Location
- Bridgeport, CT, US
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
The Swim Instructor/Lifeguard position is a part-time dual role, whose main objective is teaching learn-to-swim programs, as well as surveillance of pool participants, and enforcing pool regulations and water safety policies. Prior teaching experience not required. Must have a current ARC Lifeguard Certification.
Per Diem Flex Hours: Hours/Shifts may vary
(Shifts available: mornings, afternoons or evenings, weekdays, weekends)
Please note: This is seasonal summer position, anyone interested must be available year-round.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Lifeguard duties
-Maintaining continuous surveillance of people in the pool to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols
-Ensuring appropriate headcount of people involved in a watersport on an hourly basis
-Spotting hazards or potential hazards and taking measures to prevent accidents
-Controlling and reporting unruly behavior and evict individuals not adhering to behavior protocols
-Performing rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents including CPR and AED if needed
- Assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents,
-Checking safety of rescue tubes and buoys and perform needed maintenance
- Assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment
Swim Instructor duties
-Teach learn-to-swim programs. Teaching swimming techniques and safety education to new swimmers
-Creating and executing ideas on how to increase attendance in classes
-Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
- Provide a fun and educational swim lesson experience for both participants and parents.
- Provide exemplary customer service ensuring the best swim lesson experience for the participants and parents.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with students, parents and facility staff.
- Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
- Complete all appropriate lesson paperwork during shift.
- Must have Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification