Seasonal Lifeguard II/Swim Instructor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION:

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:

A Swim Instructor is responsible for the general supervision and safety of patrons at the Iredell County Recreation Center and responding to emergencies. Instructors are superior swimmers who are able to give advice on water safety to patrons, conduct swift water rescues and control unruly behavior if necessary.

Provide swimming lessons to increase skill and safety in and around water. This position provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the water.

Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Able to act quickly and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.

Present professional appearance and attitude and maintain a high standard of customer service.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Properly maintain facility cleanliness. 

Enforce facility rules. 

Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports.

Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.

Able to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,   & ABILITIES:

Ability to work on weekends and evenings.

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Highly skilled in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.

Strong knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedure and current CPR/First Aid certification.

Ability to accurately prepare routine administrative paperwork.

Excellent customer service skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE “REQUIREMENTS”:

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Basic Swim Instructor (BSI) Certifications required.

ADDITIONAL “REQUIREMENTS”:       NONE.

“PREFERRED” QUALIFICATIONS:       NONE.