Hourly Aquatics Program Job Openings

Lifeguard

Hourly Aquatics Program Job Openings

Aquatics Program / Parks & Recreation Department

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Lifeguard

Wage: $15.00 per hour

Hours of Work: Up to 25 hours per week, year-round position

Days of Operation: Varied schedule including mornings, afternoons and evenings during public hours of operation, seven days a week

Free lifeguard certification training available if hired

Definition of Work:

Responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons by preventing emergencies by surveilling city pools and responding effectively to emergencies. Enforce pool rules, policies and regulations. Perform cleaning duties, pool tests and logs, and facility checks. Attend and actively participates in regularly scheduled trainings, maintain certifications and maintain fitness levels. Respond to varying public needs and questions and exudes outstanding customer service skills. Must be a strong problem solver and have ability to use independent judgement. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 15 years of age. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred at hire or ability to obtain certification. Must pass American Red Cross physical requirements within 90 days of hire. Must pass criminal background check.

Swim Lesson Instructor

Wage: $16.00 per hour

Hours of Work: Up to 25 hours per week, year-round position

Days of Operation: Varied schedule including mornings, afternoons and evenings during public hours of operation, seven days a week.

Free WSI certification training available if hired

Definition of Work:

Provide group and private swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants, children and adults following the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim curriculum and guidelines. Teaches appropriate skills and techniques based on age and level using well-designed lesson and block plans. Completes reports on participant progress and communicates with participants and guardians regarding class sessions. Attend and actively participates in regularly scheduled trainings, maintain certifications and maintains fitness level. Responds to varying public needs and questions and exudes outstanding customer service skills. Must be a strong problem solver and have ability to use independent judgement. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 15 years of age. Experience with instructing swim lessons or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification preferred but not required. Must pass criminal background check.

More Information:

The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information.

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