Lifeguard / Water Safety Instructor

Description

Pay Transparency: $17.00 to $18.50/hour

Role and Responsibilities

The Lifeguard/WSI is responsible for teaching safe and effective group and/or private swim classes for our members and is required to purpose and maintain educational standards commensurate with Active Wellness quality and commitment to aquatics safety.

Specific Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Teaches various levels and age groups in accordance with Active Wellness instructional guidelines.
• Plan lessons, select appropriate drills and evaluate the student's progress.
• Present proper demonstrations and explain skills, analyze and correct performance, minimize fear, and use appropriate teaching devices.
• Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment.
• Attend all in-service training.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare course completion certificates.
• Perform all swimming strokes and skills taught at all levels.
• Effectively communicate each student's progress either to the student directly or to the student's parents where appropriate.
• Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance
• Work as a TEAM with all other departments
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Other Functions

• Inventory of food items as well as locker and laundry service
• Identify between three and eight primary duties and responsibilities for the position
• Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered by Active Wellness
• Promote club services and activities
• Assist with keeping the club well stocked and clean
• Attend Active Wellness site meetings and training

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Lifeguards must maintain the following:
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or equivalent training).
  • American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent training).
  • American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (or equivalent training).
• Performance test are as follows:
  • Swim 300 yards continuous
  • Tread water for two minutes using legs only
  • Demonstrate the proper use of rescue equipment
  • Surface Dive to the deepest part of the pool and retrieve a 10 pound brick
  • Perform aquatic rescue & CPR/AED skills
• Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
• Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
• Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
• AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
• Proof of citizenship or legal status

Physical and Working Conditions

• Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
• Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
• Fitness club environment
• Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Active Wellness LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $17 - $19