Full Time Swim Instructor & Lifeguard

Description

WEST Coast Aquatics is seeking a personable individual to work as our full time lifeguard & Swim Instructor. As a customer service position, this role works closely with swimmers and patrons, and the ideal individual must be friendly and polite while enforcing facility rules and policies.

Compensation

Base Pay: This is an hourly position with 32 - 36 hours per week and the pay rate will reflect the experience and qualifications of the applicant.

End-Of-Year Bonus: during profitable years, the board will award a portion of profits to be split between employees based on individual performance, contribution and longevity.

Swim Instructor Duties

• Teaching competitive swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
• Instructing more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.
• Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
• Monitoring students to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Implementing ground rules for each swim session.
• Planning swimming lessons that take into account students’ abilities and progressive development.
• Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.
• Ensuring that the swimming pool and teaching area is kept clean and tidy.

Lifeguard Duties

• Overseeing activities at the aquatic facility.
• Assisting with swimming lessons.
• Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety of patrons.
• Maintaining order in swimming areas.
• Responding to emergencies and performing appropriate rescues
• Performing first aid procedures.
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all areas.
• Maintaining records and reports.

Requirements

USA Swimming Non-Athlete Certification: pass background checks and meet safety training requirements.

Lifeguard & CPR Certified: we prefer if this candidate is already certified, but we regularly offer classes throughout the year and will reimburse the cost of the class and ongoing recertifications.

Swim Instructing: Prior experience teaching or with competitive swimming is preferred but not required.

About West Coast Aquatics

We are a 501c3 non-profit, coach-run organization. We own and operate our facility and pride ourselves on fostering excellence both in and out of the pool while instilling life lessons such as dedication, sportsmanship and a strong work ethic. Visit www.westswimteam.com for more information.

Work Schedule (35 hours per week). This includes a split shift.

Monday-Thursday: 6am-10am lifeguarding, 10-11am swim lessons.

Choice of 1 afternoon lessons shift on Monday / Wednesday OR Tuesday / Thursday: 4pm-7pm

Saturday 3:00 - 7:00pm lifeguarding.

*Schedule shifts during summer months end of June - Mid August, but will align closely with the above schedule.

Application Process

We hope to fill this position as soon as possible with an immediate start date. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
WEST is following CDC safety recommendations.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mill Creek, WA 98012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• lifeguarding: 1 year (Preferred)
• swim instructing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid Certifications (Preferred)

Work Location: One location