Instructor Guard - Hourly/At-Will/Part-Time/Seasonal

Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding job? The City of Norwalk is seeking passionate and energetic instructor guards to teach swimming. As an Instructor Guard, you will engage in routine public contact and safety work while providing instruction in aquatic activities and serving as a pool lifeguard.

Join our team and help keep our community safe and healthy! Don't miss this excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives. Apply today!

Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Monitors the use of the swimming pool; enforces safety rules.

 

Patrols the swimming pool and aquatics facility; keeps attentive lookout for accidents in the water or on a diving board or swimming pool deck; warns people against dangerous practices regarding pool use; enters water to rescue persons in distress; administers artificial respiration and first aid as needed.

 

Conducts competitive swimming fundamentals classes according to a prescribed routine and curriculum; completes forms for attendance; tests program participants for swimming skill levels; passes participants for participation in more advanced classes.

 

Assists in implementing various aquatics competitions throughout the year.

 

Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, conducting classes, selling tickets, collecting fees, helping set up for classes, events, etc.

 

Responds to public inquiries about aquatics programs. 

 

Maintains related records and statistics for various aquatics programs.

Knowledge of: life saving methods and the application of first aid; policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the pool; methods and practices of pool cleaning and maintenance; techniques of instructing swimming.

 

Ability to: organize and instruct swimming and lifesaving classes; rescue distressed swimmers and administer artificial respiration and first aid; supervise conduct of pool patrons and maintain order in a tactful manner; enforce safety and health regulations; use life lines, rings and other safety equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public; communicate effectively orally; follow oral instructions.  Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.

 

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary.  Example combinations include:

 

 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to swim, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.          

SELECTION PROCESS
Apply online at http://www.norwalkca.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources.  Employment application must be completed.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.  Applicant must be specific in describing qualifications for this position on application.  Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.  Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.  Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.  Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuation in the selection process.  The selection process will include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. The class may be utilized in various City departments.

The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment.  To claim veteran's preference an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form.  An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge.

For a complete copy of the class specification, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled examination/interview date.  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
 
The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices.