What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo?
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR
Job Description
Purpose: The purpose of the Swimming Pool program is to provide social development services for Boys & Girls Clubs’ members. This is accomplished through the implementation of a weekly program plan that includes individual and group swim lessons, tournaments and contests, group clubs and lifesaving training. The pool program promotes individual and group water safety skills, health/fitness and opportunity for leadership development. Informal counseling, both individually and in groups, occurs daily in the swimming pool.
Job
Segments: Program Related – In order to provide quality experience for Boys & Girls Clubs members, Swimming Pool instructors are expected to plan a program which includes:
- Swim lessons for shallow water and deep-water swimmers.
- Supervised free swim periods.
- Tournaments and contests daily.
- Low-organized group games daily.
- All shallow end students must be properly fit with life jackets and worn when in the pool.
The above program activities should reflect specific age groups and boy/girl/coed opportunities.
Non-Program Related – In addition to program duties, Swimming Pool instructors are expected to:
- Maintain constant safe supervision when pool is open and follow the swimming pool guidelines for safe operation.
- Follow written pool maintenance procedures in cooperation with Unit Director and maintenance staff.
- Clean and hose deck area daily.
- Secure area at all times pool is not open.
- Maintain attractive up-to-date bulletin boards and displays, including weekly program display and members-of-the-month.
- Organize and keep clean pool storage area and filter room area.
- Maintain equipment and make minor repairs as needed.
- Lifeguard certification is up to date with American Red Cross to keep certification up to date.