What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Safety Instructor (Part-Time) position at Seaside California?
Description
The work schedule for this position is flexible and may vary depending on program needs. Possible shifts include:
- Mon - Sun (exact days may vary), 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (exact hours may vary)
Note: Flexibility and availability to adjust to varying schedules are appreciated.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Seaside provides outstanding services to the public and is deeply committed to a community and workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities that contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. The City of Seaside does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group of class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, instructs a variety of aquatics and swim classes and lessons; explains and enforces swimming programs and pool policies, regulations, and rules; performs a variety of duties in supervising and maintaining a pool area, ensuring the safety of pool patrons both in and out of the water; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Senior Lifeguard and/or the Pool Manager. Exercises no supervision of staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey-level class that performs the full range of duties required to instruct classes and lessons in water safety to patrons. Responsibilities include ensuring that City aquatic facilities are in safe and effective working condition in order to provide the highest level of safety for public use.
Examples of Duties
- Instructs American Red Cross swim classes in conjunction with the local American Red Cross unit; assesses swim lesson participants and makes recommendations on correct class placements; develops and updates lesson plans; serves as the first point of contact for parents regarding the progression of their child in swim lessons and addresses any concerns parents have regarding the classes and the aquatics program.
- Employs preventative lifeguarding measures and ensures the safety of enrolled class participants.
- Responds to emergencies; monitors and rescues distressed swimmers; administers first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Implements and enforces City policies, rules, and procedures.
- Assists with basic custodial duties and routine facility maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance of the deck, pool, equipment, office, and locker rooms, as needed.
- Removes and replaces pool covers, adjusts pool lane lines, tests the temperature, chlorine, and PH values of the pool water, and performs routine pool area maintenance as needed.
- Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship.
- Maintains a variety of accurate logs, records, and files, including pass/fail forms and course record sheets.
- Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- WSI must teach a minimum of four swim lesson sessions to maintain their status as a WSI with the City of Seaside.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Completion of one (1) year of high school. Prior experience as a lifeguard or on a swim or water polo team is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possess and maintain a valid Lifeguard Training Certificate and Aquatic Instructor Training Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
- Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within three (3) months of hire; and an AED Certificate with one (1) year of hire.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and techniques of swim instruction.
- Basic principles and techniques of lifeguarding, adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods, and first aid, including rescuer methods as defined by the American Red Cross, National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program (NPWLTP), or YMCA.
- Methods for keeping water and surrounding areas safe for public use; safe handling and use of chemicals.
- Applicable safety precautions and procedures related to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.
- English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.
Ability to:
- Teach swimming techniques to aquatics participants.
- Work independently while supervising facilities and user groups.
- Perform work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
- Perform water chemistry tests.
- Use appropriate safety equipment when handling pool chemicals and equipment.
- Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
- Handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and/or adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Maintain and operate equipment and facilities in a clean, safe, and secure manner for public use.
- Perform basic administrative support work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
- Learn, interpret, and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Maintain accurate logs and basic written records of work performed; prepare clear and concise reports.
- Operate office equipment and computer applications related to area of assignment.
- Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Supplemental Information
Must possess the ability to perform work that may involve lifting children and adults in and out of the pool up to 150 pounds or more with assistance, pulling a cover over the pool surface with assistance, and lifting, straightening, and moving pool deck furniture and equipment. Must possess the mobility to stand, stoop, reach, bend, climb, and swim while in swimwear. Must be in physical condition sufficient to stay in water for prolonged periods of time, work in extreme heat and/or cold, and the outdoors. Vision, which may be corrected; and hearing, which must be in a normal range as measured by a standard audiogram, should be good enough to see and hear adults and children in life and/or health safety endangering situations. Must also possess the mobility to work in an office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office and duplicating equipment and cash register. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
Environmental Elements
Employees work outdoors and are exposed to variable weather conditions. May be exposed to chlorine, acids, and other chemicals at aquatics facilities, as well as blood and body fluids, rendering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS:
All City of Seaside employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
APPLICATION PROCESS: A completed City application form and supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Applications must be complete and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Copies of all required certificates must be attached to the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment.
TESTING PROCESS: The testing process for this position will include review of application materials, interview panel, swim test, and a final selection interview. Selected candidate will undergo pre-employment Tuberculosis (TB) testing and TB testing every four years thereafter.
LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION: All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath and affirmation prior to actual employment.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: This is an at-will position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Seaside does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, covered medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment actions, decisions, policies or practices. Reasonable accommodation in the application, testing and selection process will be made upon request of disabled applicants.
IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT 1986: In compliance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in satisfactory health and free from disabling defect which would preclude satisfactory performance in the job for which applied.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resource Services Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA) and Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Part-time employees will work a schedule that does not exceed 999 hours per year.
There are no benefits offered at this time.
