What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-01 Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor position at City of Oregon City?
The City of Oregon City is recruiting for a Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor. Hourly wage starts at $15.95/hour.
The Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for assisting in aquatic guarding and teaching kinds how to safely enjoy the water while teaching basic swimming skills.
The Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for assisting in aquatic guarding and teaching kinds how to safely enjoy the water while teaching basic swimming skills.
Provide life-guarding services. Respond to emergency situations and if necessary administer CPR/First Aid. Prepare and submit accident/incident reports.
Train as an aide in lessons. Teach swim lessons to preschool and school age children, levels 1 – 6.
Provide a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion and satisfaction of all participants.
Complete applicable reports and records.
Perform general housekeeping duties in and around the Swim Center, i.e. hosing, vacuuming, picking up litter, etc.
Participate in in-service training, orientations and other staff meetings as requested.
Practice safe work habits and contribute to the safety of self, co-workers and the general public.
Respect diversity in the workplace.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and SkillsMust be comfortable in the water.
Be proficient at basic swim skills such as: front crawl and back crawl.
Safe aquatic practices.
Tools, materials and equipment needed to maintain swimming pools.
Principles of group dynamics and group interaction.
Emergency procedures and accident site management.
Basic office procedures, practices and equipment.
Basic arithmetic, spelling, English and grammar.
Abilities
Instruct the fundamentals involved in the area of assignment.
Perform general clerical work including maintenance of appropriate records and compiling information for reports under minimal supervision.
To operate a cash register, computer, calculator, telephone system, fax machine and other related office equipment.
Identify and prevent hazards, implement solutions, maintain safe environments.
Follow written and oral instructions; speak clearly and concisely, in English.
Interpret, explain, follow and apply District policies and written instructions.
Communicate courteously and cooperatively with other staff and the general public, on the telephone or in person, including handling difficult or irate people.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other staff members, program participants and the general public.
Assume a schedule of flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings.
Work in a group or individual situation, with minimum supervision.
Maintain a neat, professional appearance.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.Licenses, Certificates, and Other Requirements
You must possess lifeguard certifications at time of appointment or be able to obtain the certifications within one month of employment.
Maintain current CPR, First Aid and ARC Life guarding.
Must be 15 years of age or older.
Working Conditions
Mostly working indoors in a pool environment and during hours of operation in an environment that is quite busy and noisy. The flow of the work and character of duties involve extreme care and concentration. Manual dexterity and coordination is required, making up more than 50% of the work period. Incumbents may be in the water for long periods of time and exposed to a variety of environmental elements, including: dust, noise, pool chemicals and other irritants. Physical exertion required, including: lifting, climbing, bending, squatting, reaching and safely walking on wet deck surfaces in a hot humid environment. Requires repetitive foot, arm, shoulder, hand and back movements while performing swimming instruction. Occasionally dealing with distraught or difficult people.
Additional Information
Daytime hours are available Monday through Friday.
If applicants are just interested in lifeguarding and have little to no experience, training is available. Applicants must remember the work environment is located at a pool facility, approximately 2-3 hours of the time will be spent in the water teaching swim lessons, minimal cleaning duties. Water temperature is approximately 86 degrees.
A basic swim test will be conducted after a verbal interview.
The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity: People of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
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