Water Safety Instructor

Lifeguard Position Essential duties include: Must be at least 16 years of age by end of training. Must pass the swim skills evaluation: Candidates must demonstrate and proficiently complete 25 yards of the following strokes: front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly stroke. Must maintain back float for 1 minute. Must tread water for 1 minute. Knowledge required includes: Lifesaving methods and the application of first aid. Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using the pool. Methods and practices of pool cleaning and maintenance. Rescue procedures for distressed swimmers. Administration of artificial respiration and first aid. Competencies include: Leadership May help others to believe they can achieve the goal and to believe in themselves. Assessing Talent May pick up on subtle cues that differentiate true talent and potential from false cues or imposters. Innovation May produce original and creative ideas. Industry Awareness Maintains a deep understanding of how the industry works, how opportunities open and close. Influencing Persuades others to consider and adopt a new position or attitude on a topic. Safety Focus May establish and evaluate workplace safety and health or safety risk. Teamwork May inspire and motivate teammates. Manual Dexterity May apply trained and practiced physical techniques that result in speed and precision in application. Involving Others Identifies key stakeholders in the success of a project or process. Integrity and Ethics May model reasoning and principle in handling ethical dilemmas. Professional & Technical Expertise Applying technical subject matter to the job. Using Technology Working with electronic hardware and software applications. Self-Management Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability. Bilingual Communication Speaking, reading, writing in a second language as assigned by the position. Customer Focus Attending to the needs and expectation of customers. Handling Conflict Managing interpersonally strained situations. Professional Impact Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization. Bilingual Facility Uses a second language with ease and precision as assigned by the position. Cultural Proficiency Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures. Minimum qualifications include: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate. American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. American Red Cross First Aid. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Physical demands include: Frequently required to swim, walk, sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb or balance. Occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds with assistance. Vision abilities required to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Working conditions include: Outside weather conditions. Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level is moderately loud.

Created: 2026-03-07