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Senior Water Safety Instructor - Aquatics - Seasonal - Summer 2025 ($24.32/hour - $32.83/hour)

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District

Austriafull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Feb 2025

💰 $64,000/yr($48,000/yr – $64,000/yr)

About the role

<h2>Job Details</h2>Level ExperiencedJob Location Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD) - Hayward, CAPosition Type HourlySalary Range $24.32 - $32.83 Hourly<h2> </h2> Senior Water Safety Instructors wanted! Come join our Aquatics Team! We are currently hiring for our summer programing. The position is seasonal working up to 40 hours per week. The anticipated start date is May 31, 2025. Here are the details about the positions: <ul> <li>Available Positions: 6</li> <li>Hourly Rate: $24.32/hour - $32.83/hour</li> <li>Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday, up to 40 hours/week</li> <li>Work hours: Between the hours of 5:30AM – 9:00PM</li> <li>Part-Time, Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position </li> <li>Work Location: We operate multiple pools within the district. Work location will be assigned at time of hire.</li> <li>Anticipated Start Date: May 31, 2025</li> <li>Duration: Summer season will run from May 31 to August 22</li> <li>Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 – June 30)</li> </ul> First review of applications will be March 3, 2025. Applications received after first review will be reviewed as we receive them. This posting may close at any time. POSITION SUMMARY Under direct or general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor, provides aquatic safety, supervision, and instruction for the patrons in the District Learn to Swim Program. Receives direct or general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises general supervision and provides training to other staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey-level classification in the Water Safety Instructor series. This class can be distinguished from the class of Water Safety Instructor in that the incumbents in this class leads the Water Safety Instructors and the entire Learn to Swim program at a District Swim Center. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Incumbents may not perform all duties. Duties include but are not limited to the following: <ul> <li>All duties and responsibilities of a Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, and Head Lifeguard</li> <li>Conducts proper opening and closing procedures of the aquatic facilities</li> <li>Assists in all staff trainings</li> <li>Analyzes program needs and recommends new and innovative program ideas</li> <li>Sets up proper furniture arrangements, equipment, and facility maintenance</li> <li>Works as a lead with Water Safety Instructors offering assistance in maintaining the proper execution of all aspects of the Learn to Swim program</li> <li>Provides supervision and training to all employees within the assigned program area including lifeguards.</li> <li>Ensures all District policies are followed during all programs, special events and facility use</li> <li>Provides customer service and problem solving</li> <li>Performs functions of registration software applications</li> <li>Prepares daily deposits and reconciles daily reports, ensures that all revenues received at assigned sites are accounted for and properly entered</li> <li>Performs other duties as assigned</li> </ul> WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The functions of this position are primarily performed in outdoor locations as part of a team. The setting includes various weather conditions, including heat and sunshine. Incumbents must wear an appropriate uniform with identification and protective equipment. Th