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)
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Current Lifeguard certification (American Red Cross preferred, Others as approved by CE Aquatic Coordinator – must convert to ARC within 1 year of hire date)
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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)
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Trainings required by the Johnston Community School District
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Trainings required by Community Education
Experience
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Must be at least 16 years old
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ARC Water Safety instructor (WSI) certification preferred
Performance Criteria
Professional
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Ensure the safety of all patrons in and around the pool
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Know and enforce pool rules and regulations
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Understand and execute pool emergency procedure
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Inspect facilities for cleanliness and safety, take action as necessary
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Complete all necessary preventative and regular maintenance, counts, pool checks as assigned
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Ensure that safety equipment is present and at each guard station
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Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer basic first aid when necessary to stabilize victim until emergency medical service can respond
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Attend all assigned meetings and in-services
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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:
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Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district.
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Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages.
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Demonstrate initiative and the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.
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Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others.
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Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner.
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Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures.
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Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions.
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Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills.
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Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
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Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.
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Focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regards to safety of participants.
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Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities.
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Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program.
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Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
General
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Work location will be assigned as needed
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Work days/hours may vary depending upon program needs
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Primary location is Johnston Community School District facilities and program-specific
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Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher-level leadership
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Performance evaluation conducted by direct supervisor
