Position Summary:  Maintain order and safety in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Pre-Employment Certifications

(Responsibility of the EMPLOYEE to earn and maintain; cost of certification and time spent on the certification are not covered by the employer)

• Current Lifeguard certification (American Red Cross preferred, Others as approved by CE Aquatic Coordinator – must convert to ARC within 1 year of hire date)
• Current First Aid and CPR-PR Certification (American Red Cross preferred, Others as approved by CE Aquatic Coordinator – must convert to ARC within 1 year of hire date)

Certifications Obtainable upon Employment

(Complete within 2 weeks of hire and prior to first scheduled shift; cost of certification and time spent on the certification are covered by the employer)

• Trainings required by the Johnston Community School District
• Trainings required by Community Education

Experience

• Must be at least 16 years old
• ARC Water Safety instructor (WSI) certification preferred

Performance Criteria

Professional

• Ensure the safety of all patrons in and around the pool
• Know and enforce pool rules and regulations
• Understand and execute pool emergency procedure
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness and safety, take action as necessary
• Complete all necessary preventative and regular maintenance, counts, pool checks as assigned
• Ensure that safety equipment is present and at each guard station
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer basic first aid when necessary to stabilize victim until emergency medical service can respond
• Attend all assigned meetings and in-services
• Perform other such duties and function as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position

Personal

Johnston Community Education employees are expected to:

• Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district.
• Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others.
• Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner.
• Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures.
• Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills.
• Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
• Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.
• Focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regards to safety of participants.
• Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities.
• Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program.
• Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.

General

• Work location will be assigned as needed
• Work days/hours may vary depending upon program needs
• Primary location is Johnston Community School District facilities and program-specific
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher-level leadership
• Performance evaluation conducted by direct supervisor