Certified Lifeguard Instructor

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Certified Lifeguard Instructor

Salary

$19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Temporary Part-Time

Job Number

M117-2-2025

Department

Parks

Division

PK201261 - PK Pools

Opening Date

02/03/2025

Closing Date

3/28/2025 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non

Occupational Group

Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Parks and Recreation

Recruitment

Entrance

Selection Method

Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.

• Description

• Benefits

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Distinguishing Features of the Class

Teaches lifeguard candidates in preparation for American Red Cross lifeguard certification. Assists the Recreation Program Supervisor with all duties necessary to provide a safe and effective lifeguarding course and aquatic facility. \

• Skills in effective lifeguard class instruction.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of organized recreation activities;

• Knowledge of recreation programming;

• Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance.

• Ability to work with and develop rapport with various groups, particularly youth;

• Ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and to intercede in a quick and calm manner to correct such situations;

• Ability to take direction from supervisors and to exercise sound judgement in enforcing facility rules;

• Ability to maintain records and to prepare reports and to follow written and oral instructions;

• Ability to evaluate potentially serious conditions and exercise sound judgment and decision-making;

• Ability to remain mentally alert at all times.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED;

• Must be 18 years of age.

• Must have current First Aid, CPR and AED certification. *

• Must have American Red Cross Lifeguard and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification. *

*Current Certification cards must be present before employment

Required Special Qualifications

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

• Valid class C driver’s license is required when work assignment requires said certification and/or involves driving a vehicle.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Attends and participates in initial training and in-service training for lifeguard and aquatics staff.

• Instructs group lifeguard course in level appropriate skills.

• Evaluates lifeguard course participants.

• Performs daily safety check in pool and deck areas.

• Maintains an attentive lookout for potential accidents in the swimming pool and surrounding facility and appropriately checks any problems.

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service and positive public relations.

• Assures records of daily course attendance and skills checklists are appropriately documented and maintained.

• Assists with the emergency action plan and emergencies.

• Assures accident/injury, problem, incident, rescue and in-service training reports and records are appropriately documented and maintained.

• Enforces pool rules & regulations of conduct for swimming pool.

• Notifies the Recreation Program Supervisor of any emergencies, problems or conflict.

• Performs related work as required.