What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard/Swim Instructor position at Miami Country Day School?
Job Summary
Miami Country Day School is hiring a part-time seasonal Lifeguard / Swim Instructors to oversee pool safety, enforce regulations, and provide swim instruction. This role focuses on fostering confidence, safety awareness, and competitive swimming skills in students. Lifeguards/Instructors will guide participants through water-based activities while maintaining safety standards and adherence to the Swim School curriculum. The goal is to equip students with essential water survival skills in a supportive, student-centered environment.
Miami Country Day School is hiring a part-time seasonal Lifeguard / Swim Instructors to oversee pool safety, enforce regulations, and provide swim instruction. This role focuses on fostering confidence, safety awareness, and competitive swimming skills in students. Lifeguards/Instructors will guide participants through water-based activities while maintaining safety standards and adherence to the Swim School curriculum. The goal is to equip students with essential water survival skills in a supportive, student-centered environment.
- Work shifts as Lifeguard/Swim Instructor and follow the expectations of both positions
- Enforce Safety & Supervision: Monitor swimmers, enforce safety, identify hazards, and act promptly in emergencies.
- Identify & Evaluate: Teach and assess students in swim lessons, ensuring a structured, engaging, and safe learning environment.
- Lead with Professionalism: Start and end classes on time, address participant and counselor questions, and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
- Maintain Detail & Readiness: Submit reports, skill sheets, and attendance data on time while keeping supplies and facilities clean.
- Respond to Emergencies: Provide first aid and emergency care until medical personnel arrive.
- Collaborate & Communicate: Works effectively in a team, attend mandatory meetings, and support a high standard of customer service.
- Ensure Facility Hygiene & Maintenance: Perform cleaning duties and conduct daily water chemical balance tests.
- Swimming Proficiency
- Water Safety and Rescue Techniques
- Risk assessment and Emergency Response.
- Child Engagement & Supervision
- Communication & Leadership
- Situational Awareness and Decision Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Facility Maintenance and Cleanliness
- Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification (LGT)
- CPR, AED, First Aid
- Lifeguard Training course will be offered. Dates: TBD
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Daily shifts - 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, with one 30-minute lunch break.
- Hours may be scheduled on an as-needed basis.
- Seasonal period starts on June 2nd & ends July 25th.
- Previous professional experience with an aquatics program
- Ability to relate to staff and members
- Must work well with varying age groups of children
