Lead Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor

Job Summary

Lead lifeguard& Swimming Instructor primarily remain alert and ensure the safety of swimming pool occupants while they are in and out of the swimming pool. Provide swimming classes to the Community. Assist the Pool Supervisor with cleaning and hygiene of the swimming pool, Jacuzzi and immediate surrounding areas (Outdoor Sports Courts).

This position generally ensures swimming pool and jacuzzi remain clean and that the patrons remain safe; while they promote a friendly atmosphere, by assisting patrons with their questions/equipment needs. Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining the highest possible standard of service.

Major Job Activities

• Plan and deliver sessions appropriate to the level of swimmer. Provide explanations and demonstrate swimming techniques. Correct faults in swimming techniques and identify ways to improve performance. Instruct and evaluate students participating in swim lessons. Responsible for the safety of participants in their own class.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and teaching learn-to-swim lessons.
• Oversee the pool area, assist swimmers in difficulty. Perform water swimming skills, water rescue, first aid, CPR procedures and techniques.
• Perform guarding duties.
• Ensure that the PH and Chlorine levels, water temperature of both pool and Jacuzzi are checked every hour during pool and Jacuzzi operating hours. Reports low level of PH and Chlorine in either pool or Jacuzzi to the Community Service Manager immediately.
• Responsible for patrons and remain alert and ensure the safety of swimming pool occupants while they are in and out of the swimming pool.
• Cleaning and maintaining hygiene of the swimming pool, Jacuzzi and immediate area around the swimming pool.
• Monitoring and maintaining all surroundings sports courts (basketball, volleyball, tennis, horse shoe area) and associated grounds on the installation clean and free of debris.
• Inform the Pool Supervisor if a general maintenance is required. Submit Bi-weekly reports (Activity & Suspense Report).
• Check daily, weekly and monthly inventory of chemicals and pool equipment (Rescue Equipment, First Aid Materials, recreation equipment)
• Ensure all operational procedures, checklists and work instructions are carried out to a high standard.
• Ensure the day to day preparation of facilities (equipment and/or areas of use).
• Undertake the opening and closing of the Centre in accordance with published hours and ensure the facilities are provided for the public in accordance with Health and
• Safety regulations.
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times throughout the shift.
• Ensure that recorded checks on chemical levels of the pool water are carried out and reported to the Community Service Manager.
• Routine checks and maintenance in the Pump Room including backwash and by pass of pool and Jacuzzi filters.
• Check stocks of materials and order replenishment, control their use and security.
• Check daily the area and equipment and record any repairs needed in the fault log book.
• Responsible for the security of the building and its contents. Maintain a clean pool deck, office, and recreational area to ensure it is free of trash, loose towels, weeds, algae, etc.
• Maintain pool furniture, rescue and safety equipment, and cleaning equipment.
• Communicate daily with Pool supervisor regarding any patron issues/concerns. Post activity schedule for pools to communicate special events to the patrons.
• Monitor and Maintain sufficient supply of pool chemicals (Chlorine, Soda Ash, etc) and cleaning/disinfectant solution. Inform and submit order request for pool chemicals (Chlorine, Soda Ash, etc) and cleaning/disinfectant solution to the supervisor
• Encode sign-out/in checklist daily per shift. Monthly filing of all checklists. Monitoring and updating of all checklist – daily, weekly, monthly. Daily update the First Aid kit and daily checking of AED.
• Monitoring, checking, and updating Swimming Pool Checklists to include all accountability of all equipment, chemicals, and patrons log in-out.
• Report immediately to the supervisor any incident/accident and
• Unreturned/Missing/Damaged or lost items.
• Assist the Pool Supervisor with Quarterly Budget Input (towels, pool equipment, water tester, chemicals)
• Assist the Pool Supervisor with turn in of unserviceable or obsolete equipment.
• Customer/Public Relations; Addressing Concerns/Suggestions.
• Knowledge of and enforce Pool Policy.
• Perform additional recreational duties as prescribed by the Pool Supervisor.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Material & Equipment Directly Used

Rescue Equipment (Spine Board, C-Collar, Head Mobilizer, Strap, Rescue Tube, Throwing-Ring Buoy with Rope, Shepherd Hook), First Aid Medical Kit with Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation with Mask and Disposable Gloves, AED, PPE, Pool Chemicals (Chlorine, Soda Ash), Water Tester

Working Environment

• In this position there is exposure to physical and working conditions where serious accidents or injuries may occur, exposure to disagreeable noise elements and prolonged high ambient temperatures.
• Depending on event schedules, this position will require early mornings/late evenings and outdoor work.
• This position requires daily contact with all members of the Community, as well as, communication with the Foreign National staff.

Physical Activities

Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 45 lbs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
• College degree preferred, high school diploma is required or equivalent.
• Must have American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates or local equivalent certifications as approved by the ACO or COR.
• Must be American Red Cross Lifeguard certified or local equivalent certification as approved by the ACO or COR
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification preferred or local equivalent certifications as approved by the ACO or COR.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 2 years Lifeguard and 1-year experience as a Swimming Instructor.
• Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate skills in swim lessons instruction. Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, pool buoy, etc.
• Must have thorough knowledge on water rescue procedures and first aid.
• Must be capable of performing rescues and first aid as needed.
• Possess knowledge of safety and environmental issues as they relate to Pool Management.

Skills

• Must be fluent in both spoken and written English and able to communicate effectively
• Thorough knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills.
• Strong workable knowledge of swimming pool equipment and systems.