Water Safety Instructor

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Responsibilities
Responsible for instructing and teaching various swimming skills, styles, and basic diving to various age groups. Ensures all water safety rules are observed by swimmers, utilizing a good knowledge of all aspects of water safety. Observes swimmers and ensures all participants are accounted for at all times. Prepares materials for presentation and explaining. May lead the work of other lifeguards. May act as a pool lifeguard performing rescue work. When necessary, renders emergency first aid until qualified medical assistance arrives. Completes appropriate accident reports and other required reports.
Checks the chemical balance of pool water and applies disinfectant to showers, floors, and decks, as required. Performs necessary maintenance work required for sanitation, cleanliness and neatness of the pool areas. May collect usage fees and check I.D. cards, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
-As a condition of employment, the selected individual will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer program.
-National and state background checks are required for positions that involve working with youth programs.
-Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification as a Water Safety Instructor as well as basic first aid and CPR certification.

Qualifications
Must possess Water Safety Instructor (WSI), current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid certificates. Must have one to two years of related experience. Dexterity to handle a person in the water who may panic or be unconscious. Understanding of and ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers. Ability to use equipment to take pool and environmental readings. National and state background checks are required for positions that involve working with youth programs.