Swimming Instructor/Lifeguard

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of a certificated employee, safeguards and instructs students and bathers at a pool; keeps pool facilities clean and orderly; maintains order; and performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Educational attainment equivalent to a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience as a lifeguard at a public facility.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Lifeguard Training Certificate issued by an authorized agency such as the American Red Cross or the Y.M.C.A. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid Water Safety Instruction Certificate (this is a separate certificate and not part of the Lifeguard Certificate)

•  Patrols the pool and warns bathers of dangerous swimming practices. 
•  Enforces rules and regulations.
•  Maintains order at the pool. 
•  Assists faculty in swimming and lifesaving instruction. 
•  Administers artificial respiration or first aid when necessary. 
•  Rescues persons in distress. 
•  Keeps the pool decks and dressing rooms clean and orderly. 
•  Removes and replaces pool covers, lane lines and water polo goals as  necessary. 
•  May launder towels. 
•  Coordinates the use of all equipment used at swim meets or other sports  activities at  the pool. 
•  Monitors facility use; opens, closes, and secures building for classes and  events;  assists in preparing the facility for  student and community use. 
•  May be assigned to assist in supervision of students in physical education or  outdoor  activities. 
•  Performs related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Approved methods for water safety and rescue of swimmers.
• Life-saving techniques.
• First aid methods.
• Proper swimming techniques.
• Appropriate use of safety equipment.

ABILITY TO:

• Swim skillfully and provide instruction and guidance to students.
• Immediately evaluate an emergency situation and act decisively in response to the situation.
• Administer appropriate life-saving procedures in emergencies.
• Instruct students in swimming and life-saving skills.
• Enforce pool safety rules.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Comply with District and school policies and procedures and rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain on-going, positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the public

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed at indoor and outdoor pools and office environments. Conditions at indoor pools requires exposure to possible noise, slippery surfaces and humid conditions. Conditions at outdoor pools requires exposure to seasonal weather conditions. Work requires exposure to poolside noise, slippery surfaces, and dampness. in the office environment, there are moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Incumbent must maintain physical condition necessary for swimming and proper application of rescue and first-aid techniques; sitting, kneeling, bending, squatting, and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to assess a variety of situations and respond to those situations; reading to interpret written information. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

Incumbent may be required to work a varied schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays at various District sites.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment. 

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. 

EXAMINATION PROTESTS:
Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email.  Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error.  We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service. 

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED: 
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application. 

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST: 
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available.  Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score.  Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list. 

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.

HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US: 
All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Salary : $20 - $25