Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Town of Amherst - AMHERST

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Recreation Department

FLSA – Non-Exempt

Part-time, Seasonal – Level 1, Step 9

Hourly rate:  $15.00 per hour – 10-15 hours per week 

JOB SUMMARY:  The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for enforcing pool rules and regulations to ensure the safety and supervision of all swimmers, participants, equipment, and the overall facility. They will be heavily involved with the general public, and will assist in many facets of overall pool operation.  

Amherst Recreation Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching various levels of swimming to children and adults. Swim Instructors are also responsible for the supervision of the participants in their designated learning groups. Instructors will be involved with interacting with the general public, and may be asked to assist in various facets of overall instruction program. 

Instructors will develop lesson plans and act as the lead teacher and/or assist with swim lessons as assigned by the Aquatics Program Coordinator. Lifeguards will have a current Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for Professional Rescuers and AED and First Aid training. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor works under the supervision of the Pool Manager and Aquatics Program Coordinator and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures. 

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Teach and/or assists with swim lessons.
• Ensures the safety and supervision of the participants, equipment and facility by enforcing pool and departmental rules and regulations.
• Performs daily check of safety equipment to ensure it is in the correct place and in good working order.
• Assists with regularly scheduled cleaning of pool area, locker rooms and surrounding areas.
• Provides courteous, professional assistance to the public; wear designated staff uniform.
• Assists with special events as needed; Attends mandatory staff meeting and in-service trainings;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 15+ years of age or older and possess current Red Cross (or equivalent) certification in: Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED, First Aid.  Must successfully pass the Town’s water safety skill test; must successfully pass Criminal Offender Registry Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background checks. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• WSI certification
• Previous experience working at a pool or beach
• Previous experience teaching swimming lessons 

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The Town enjoys a long tradition of active, participatory, & professional government, and seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.