Lifeguard Instructor

Manheim Township

  • Lancaster, PA
  • $18.00 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Lifeguard InstructorDepartment: Parks and RecreationReports To: Aquatics ManagerSupervisory Responsibilities: NoClassification: Non-ExemptJob Level: 2Driving Status: NoWork Environment: PoolSummaryResponsible for assisting aquatic manager with the training and certification of Manheim Township lifeguards. This Lifeguard Instructor role leads regular in-services and trainings of Aquatic-specific rescues, First Aid, CPR, and life-supporting skills.Essential functions * Protect the safety and health of all patrons.
  • Provide excellent customer service through consistent, fair, and courteous enforcement of rules.
  • Maintain work area and surrounding environment.
  • Assists with keeping the facility clean.
  • Assists with mid-season performance evaluations for lifeguards.
  • Ensures that all PA Department of Health and Lancaster County Safety Guidelines are always followed.
Related functions * Performs as manager-on-duty, in the absence of pool manager.Physical Requirements * Ability to demonstrate physical fitness to include frequent light to occasional heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs.), swimming, standing, and walking for long periods of time, bending, pushing, and pulling.
  • Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • Ability to talk, hear, and see.
Competencies * Ability to provide direct leadership and instruction during training exercises.
  • Knows and understands emergency procedures.
  • Ability to maintain focus and alertness while training staff.
Skills * Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of Red Cross lifeguard, CPR, and first aid skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
Expectations * Punctual attendance at both the Tuesday (7:00am) and Saturday (8:00am) staff in-services throughout the summer.
  • Occasional weekend and weekday evening availability throughout the calendar year to teach Lifeguarding course.
  • Maintain a safe learning environment for all lifeguard student-learners.
  • Ability to demonstrate and perform all American Red Cross Lifeguarding skills to the standards set forth by that organization.
  • Effectively communicate processes of learning and expectations of skill progression.
Required Education and Experience * Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
  • Must be at least 18 years old
Preferred Education and Experience * 2+ Years Lifeguarding experience
  • Current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
  • Prior lifeguard training experience
DisclaimerThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Manheim Township