Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Lifeguard & Instructor Coordinator - On Call

Job Summary

This role includes oversight at a busy community pool of a wide range of aquatic programs and services, including classes for community members, credit students, rental opportunities, lap swim, and private swim lessons. This position requires a strong focus on managing lifeguard and instructor teams, ensuring safety standards are maintained, and addressing student needs.

This is a part-time position with teaching and coordination hours totaling up to 29 hours per week. The pool operates for over 70 hours per week, and this role is one of three that oversees pool supervision. Supervision hours will be shared among the staff, and evenings and weekends will be required. Please note that classes are offered in the Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer, with pool shutdown periods in between. During these shutdowns, staff may be asked to work hours for tasks such as planning and scheduling, though a full 29 hours will not be required during these periods. Hours will be preset each semester.

Job Duties

The job duties for the on-call Lifeguard & Instructor Coordinator include the following:

• Hire and orient Lifeguards and ensure that their certificates are up to date.
• Monitor the professionalism of lifeguards and instructors.
• Lead the planning and execution of in-service training and lifeguard recertification sessions.
• Assist with training new lifeguards and instructors.
• Schedule lifeguard shifts and obtain substitutes as needed.
• Assist with SC Aware reports investigations.
• Address student concerns and direct them to PPL when necessary.
• Assist in the first two weeks of class to address student needs.
• Work with instructors to keep records of pass/stay students.
• Act as a substitute lifeguard or instructor when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must have current lifeguard certification (Red Cross preferred).
• Must obtain an LGI Certification within the first year of employment.
• Must have experience working in a busy pool setting.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Salary $22 / hour

Work Hours Variable, up to 29 hours/week

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ACO255P

Open Date 04/14/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

A current resume and copy of certification will be required and at the end of the application process. Failure to upload required documents will result in an incomplete application.