Job Summary:

Teaches lifeguard candidates in preparation for Starfish Aquatics Institute certification. Assists the Director of Training with all duties necessary to provide a safe and effective lifeguard course and aquatic facility. Certification and training for becoming an instructor will be provided. Previous lifeguard experience is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends initial training and in-service training for lifeguard instructor and lifeguarding.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements.
• Instructs group lifeguard course in level appropriate skills.
• Evaluates lifeguard course participants.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly facility and class.
• 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.
• Assures records of daily course attendance and skills checklists are appropriately maintained and documented.
• Notifies the Director of Training in the event of an emergency or other issues.
• Assures accident/injury, incident and rescue reports are documented.
• Maintain security of Starfish Aquatics and Midwest Pool Management testing materials and equipment.
• Ensure students complete test outs per training and guidelines through Starfish Aquatics.
• Assist with planning, attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors.

Instructor class will be held in December 27-29. Lifeguard classes will begin in January and continue through the summer season. Please see application for additional open positions within our organization.

*All applicants MUST be 18 years or older by the date of their lifeguard certification class*