Aquatic Specialist (Seasonal, Part-Time)

About Francis Parker School:

Francis Parker School (Parker) is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California with 1,330 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912, the school’s mission is “to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.” Parker has two campuses: one in Mission Hills (Lower School, Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5), and a second in Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School, Grades 6 - 12).

Job Description:

Francis Parker School seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate individual to be responsible for the safety of pool patrons, aquatic instruction and general maintenance of the facility. This is a seasonal, part-time position starting June 16th through August 15, 2025 with the possibility of up to 40 hours per week depending on availability and programming needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs all pool lifeguard responsibilities as assigned by Lead Lifeguard and/or Aquatics Director (e.g., supervising patrons and their activities, applying first aid, enforcing facility rules, reporting safety hazards to supervisor, performing water rescues as necessary, chemical testing etc.).
• Provide basic instruction to students focusing on water safety, stroke development and overall aquatic skills
• Setup and breakdown of the pool
• Provide a safe environment for all students
• Instill confidence in students in a safe and supportive environment
• Foster positive relationships with the team and students
• Performs cleaning duties (e.g., basic janitorial services, vacuuming, skimming, etc.) and routine facility maintenance as assigned by Lead Lifeguard and/or Aquatics Director. Works with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent;
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent;
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent;
• Prior aquatic instruction experience preferred
• Prior experience working with children preferred
• Knowledge of pool safety rules.
• Ability to appropriately identify hazards or hazardous situations and identify a patron's need for assistance immediately.
• Ability to tactfully, but forcefully, provide instruction on water safety, facility rules and regulations, and enforce them.
• Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area to ensure they meet environmental health standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed.
• Ability to exercise control over a large group of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a part-time, seasonal position paying $23.00-$26.00 per hour depending on experience. This position is not eligible for benefits. Hours will vary based on your availability and needs of the school.

Non-Discrimination:

Parker values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.