Lifeguard Traveling Instructor

Overview

At Swan Aquatics, we specialize in comprehensive management of aquatic facilities, focusing on safety, efficiency, and community satisfaction. Our company was founded by Melissa Louise Swanson in 2014, inspired by a life-changing experience that emphasized the critical need for qualified lifeguards and instructors following a near-drowning incident. We offer a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of homeowners' associations, municipalities, and private clients. Our services include swim lessons, swim team development, lifeguard management, and private lifeguard services, ensuring that every pool remains a safe and enjoyable environment. Our dedicated team operates with integrity and transparency, providing tailored solutions, including customizable workplace safety training. With years of expertise and a commitment to safety, Swan Aquatics is your trusted partner for all your aquatic training needs.

Role Description

We are seeking a part-time Traveling Instructor - LGI to join our team in Orange County. As a Traveling Instructor, your primary responsibilities include conducting Red Cross-aligned lifeguard and aquatic safety training sessions, delivering swim instruction, assisting in developing training materials, and ensuring all courses align with organizational and regulatory standards. Additional tasks involve assessing participants' skills, providing constructive feedback, and promoting workplace safety. The role requires strong instructional experience, reliable travel, and the ability to manage training equipment, with compensation provided on an hourly basis plus mileage and lodging stipends.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching LG/CPR/FA courses.
• LGI and/or CPRI certifications.
• Valid driver's license & clean record with the ability to meet car rental requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to lift and transport training equipment (approx. 50 lbs).

Preferred Qualifications

• LGIT/WIST Instructor Trainer

Responsibilities

• Conduct Red Cross-aligned Lifeguard (LG), CPR, and First-Aid courses.
• Support on-site audits and in-service training as needed.
• Travel to partner facilities (50-150 mi radius).

Pay Range

$27-30/hr + mileage

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services