Certified Lifeguard Instructor

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Teaches lifeguard candidates in preparation for American Red Cross lifeguard certification. Assists the Recreation Program Supervisor with all duties necessary to provide a safe and effective lifeguarding course and aquatic facility. \

• Skills in effective lifeguard class instruction.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of organized recreation activities;
• Knowledge of recreation programming;
• Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work with and develop rapport with various groups, particularly youth;
• Ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and to intercede in a quick and calm manner to correct such situations;
• Ability to take direction from supervisors and to exercise sound judgement in enforcing facility rules;
• Ability to maintain records and to prepare reports and to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to evaluate potentially serious conditions and exercise sound judgment and decision-making;
• Ability to remain mentally alert at all times.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED;
• Must be 18 years of age.

• Must have current First Aid, CPR and AED certification. *
• Must have American Red Cross Lifeguard and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification. *

• Current Certification cards must be present before employment

Required Special Qualifications

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
• Valid class C driver’s license is required when work assignment requires said certification and/or involves driving a vehicle.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Attends and participates in initial training and in-service training for lifeguard and aquatics staff.
• Instructs group lifeguard course in level appropriate skills.
• Evaluates lifeguard course participants.
• Performs daily safety check in pool and deck areas.
• Maintains an attentive lookout for potential accidents in the swimming pool and surrounding facility and appropriately checks any problems.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service and positive public relations.
• Assures records of daily course attendance and skills checklists are appropriately documented and maintained.
• Assists with the emergency action plan and emergencies.
• Assures accident/injury, problem, incident, rescue and in-service training reports and records are appropriately documented and maintained.
• Enforces pool rules & regulations of conduct for swimming pool.
• Notifies the Recreation Program Supervisor of any emergencies, problems or conflict.
• Performs related work as required.