Summer Swim Program Lifeguard/Instructor - Arroyo Grande
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Job description
Position:
Summer Swim Program Lifeguard/Instructor (Students Only)
Site(s): Arroyo Grande High School & Nipomo High School
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, Summer Swim Program Supervisor, or LEAD Lifeguard/Instructor, the lifeguard/instructor is responsible for the instruction, leadership, supervision, control, and safety of all class participants in the LMUSD Summer Swim Program, which consists of programs operated at the Arroyo Grande High School and Nipomo High School pools that will operate from April through August.
The lifeguard/instructor is responsible for the appearance, presentation, and working order of all materials and equipment used for instruction.It is the lifeguard/instructor's responsibility to observe and direct all class participants, and to provide feedback and appropriate correction as instructed or included in the job description.
Work year:
May August 2026
Salary:
$16.90 hourly
Deadline for application:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, Phone: ext
1190 Email:
LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UNREPRESENTED / SHORT TERM
Job Description
HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION
602 F Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
DATE:
January 17, 2023
TITLE:
SUMMER SWIM PROGRAM LIFEGUARD /
INSTRUCTOR
SALARY RANGE:
Minimum Wage
This is a "short-term" position which is outside the classified service per Education Code 45103(d)(2). Accordingly, the position does not receive the statutory rights of classified employees and does not receive health benefits. The position reports to the Human Resources Department.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, Summer Swim Program Supervisor, or LEAD Lifeguard/Instructor, the lifeguard/instructor is responsible for the instruction, leadership, supervision, control, and safety of all class participants in the LMUSD Summer Swim Program, which consists of programs operated at the Arroyo Grande High School and Nipomo High School pools that will operate from April through August.
It is the lifeguard/instructor's responsibility to observe and direct all class participants, and to provide feedback and appropriate correction as instructed or included in the job description.
Minimum Required QualificationsEducation:
Current high school student with positive counselor/administrator recommendation or graduation from high school or its equivalent.
Experience:
Prior experience in aquatics programs, and aquatic facilities
Knowledge:
Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments; read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions; organize and execute work efficiently; act calmly and sensibly in stressful situations; ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment and with frequent interruptions; establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with staff, students, parents and others.
Certification:
Current aquatic procedures, including completion of an American Heart Association (or equivalent)
(Instructor Only): CPR, first aid course.
Certification Current aquatic procedures, including completion of an American Heart Association (or equivalent),
(Lifeguard): Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Epi and Asthma Training, Emergency Oxygen, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
Personal Qualities:
Resourceful, innovative, helpful, diligent, persistent, and a willingness to work with children, colleagues the community at large.
Additional:
Effective communication, both verbal and written
Preferred
Additional:
Previous Lifeguard Experience
Speak/Read/Write Spanish fluently
Essential Job Functions
GENERAL:
Employee in this position must have the ability to:
React to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights
Remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time.
Adhere to aquatic safety standards and guidelines
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL:
Employee in this position must have the ability to:
Stand and sit for extended periods of time; swim regardless of pool depth
See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.
Hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.
Stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry body weight) pounds to waist height.
Move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary.
MENTAL:
Employee in this position must have the ability to:
Able to concentrate on a single task for up to two (2) hours at a time.
Able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology, machinery, instructions, and task methods.
Able to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.
Is able to speak and write in a clear, concise manner.
SOCIAL:
Employee in this position must have the ability to:
Interact daily in person with other members of the District and Summer Swim program staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.
Convey an understanding, patient attitude toward other students, parents, staff and members of the community.
Maintain the privacy of confidential information including class membership, etc.
NOTE:
This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter:
This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter.
The Lifeguard/Instructor shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe, have actual knowledge, or reasonably suspect child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.
CANDIDATE SELECTION:
The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: 1) A social security card; 2) proof of tuberculin test; 3) pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances; and 4) complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct.
The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of HR, 602 Orchard Ave. Arroyo Grande, ext.
1190, or the 504 Coordinator:
Linda Pierce, Director of Student Services, 227 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, ext. 1189,
ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY, BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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