Jobs › Amherst, MA › Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Town of Amherst Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Amherst, MA Apply AMHERST Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 10-15 hours per week 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.

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 Active Filters Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Amherst, MA Clear All Apply