Part-Time Lifeguard/Instructor- All Aquatic Centers

Posting number: 03586

Department: Parks

Job classification: Lifeguard/Instructor (Part-Time)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Customer Service, Athletics & Fitness, Student Employment

Summary

All positions are part-time and located in the Cobb County PARKS Department and may be filled as a Lifeguard or Lifeguard/Instructor, depending upon qualifications.

The water skills will be the pre-requisite for the lifeguarding class if the applicant isn’t certified.  Applicants may be asked to complete the water skills as part of the interview process. Applicants must pass a pre-course swimming skills test prior to taking lifeguarding courses. 

The water skills test consist of the following:  

• 300-yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke
• Two-minute tread using legs only
• The ability to retrieve a 10-lb dive weight from 7 ft. deep, surface and swim 20 yds. with the weight using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds

Multiple positions are available at the following locations:

• Central Aquatics
• West Cobb Aquatics
• Mountain View Aquatics
• South Cobb Aquatics

Lifeguard: $17.34/hr. (Grade: 100P)
Lifeguard/Instructor: $17.86/hr. (Grade 101P)

Examples of duties

Part-Time Lifeguard:
Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures: ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Observes and oversees the activities of swimmers: scans the water; enforces pool rules; maintains discipline at facility; takes preventive safety actions; rescues distressed swimmers; provides emergency first aid and CPR; and performs other emergency life saving services as needed.

Maintains swimming pool and facility: assists with opening pool facility: cleans restrooms, locker rooms, walkways, pool deck, and pool furniture; stocks paper goods; and maintains related documentation.

Performs customer service functions: provides information and answers questions regarding pool policies, procedures, programs, fees and other issues; responds to questions and complaints; and initiates problem resolution.

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Part-Time Lifeguard/Instructor 
Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures: ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Observes and oversees the activities of swimmers: scans the water; enforces pool rules; maintains discipline at facility; takes preventive safety actions; rescues distressed swimmers; provides emergency first aid and CPR; and performs other emergency life saving services as needed.

Instructs swimming lessons: prepares lesson plans; registers program participants; takes attendance; teaches and demonstrates a variety of skills, such as floating, kicking, stroke techniques and water safety; tests participants; makes recommendations for future classes and skill development; and monitors the safety of participants during classes.

Maintains swimming pool and facility: assists with opening pool facility: cleans restrooms, locker rooms, walkways, pool deck, and pool furniture; stocks paper goods; and maintains related documentation.

Performs customer service functions: provides information and answers questions regarding pool policies, procedures, programs, fees and other issues; responds to questions and complaints; and initiates problem resolution.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Part-Time Lifeguard:
Must be age 15 or older. Must be able to pass a water/skills test. High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Part-Time Lifeguard/Instructor:
Must be age 16 or older. Must be able to pass a water/skills test. High School Diploma or GED supplemented by one year of experience in lifeguarding is preferred. 

Qualifications