What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Safety Instructor position at City of San Dimas, CA?
Salary : $19.49 - $23.73 Hourly
Location : San Dimas, CA 91773
Job Type : Part-Time
Department : Parks & Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Description
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to attend the City of San Dimas Hiring Event to be interviewed. The Hiring Event will be Wednesday, March 5th from 5pm-7 : 30pm. Located at the San Dimas Senior Center (201 E. Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773).
Under general supervision this position teaches swimming lessons and / or specialized aquatic classes to the public. Monitors the use of the swimming pool and enforces safety rules; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
- Conducts swim instruction classes.
- Administers first aid.
- Enforces pool regulations and policies.
- Assists in the maintenance of operational equipment.
- Maintains the pool area, deck and locker room for cleanliness and safety.
- Performs rescues.
- Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Typical Qualifications
K nowledge of :
A variety of aquatics programs including swim instruction, pool maintenance, first aid and CPR; Public relations methods; Pool rules and regulations.
A bility to :
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to co-workers, the public and administrators; develop and maintain positive work relationships; prepare and submit written reports; effectively analyze situations and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
Education / Training / Experience :
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Experience : Previous experience as a lifeguard and / or swim instructor. Additional experience in organizing and conducting aquatics programs is also desirable.
Licenses / Certificates / Special Requirements :
Possession of Water Safety Instruction (r. 09); Possession of Lifeguard Training (r. 06 or r. 12) and First Aid; Possession of CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Complete Mandated Reporter Training within 6 months of employment.
Bilingual Spanish is desirable.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Maintain physical fitness, including the ability to swim 300 yards, tread water, and lift, retrieve, and move over 100 pounds, including heavier swimmers and maintain stamina in all types of weather. Ability to exert moderate physical effort in standing and walking, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects. Ability to lift and carry pool equipment, supplies, and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds. Additional testing requirements are established by the department.
Sensory demands include the ability to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; and interact with patrons, staff, and the general public, and handle conflict situations involving the enforcement of safety standards and practices.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is constantly exposed to wetness and moisture and works outdoors under variable weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to chlorine, acids, and other chemicals at aquatic facility, as well as blood and body fluids rendering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Employees may interact with upset facility users and general public while enforcing departmental policies and procedures and safety requirements. The noise level varies between being moderate and loud depending upon pool play and number of users and typically ranges from 70 decibels to 80 decibels or higher. The employee is expected to work variable hours, including different shifts, evenings, and weekends.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Salary : $19 - $24
