Lifeguard Instructor

Redwood City, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 35 - 45

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Peninsula Community Center a ministry of Peninsula Covenant Church (PCC) builds community by providing personal healthy and meaningful connections through aquatics fitness tennis and community programming. PCC is a vibrant and forward-thinking church located in Redwood City dedicated to serving our community and making a positive impact through our outreach programs including our Community Center. PCC employs over 150 seasonal and part-time staff to support various community efforts. Our team thrives on flexibility openness to change and collaboration with a shared passion for helping others and working together.

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE

The Lifeguard Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification courses ensuring participants are trained in water rescue skills surveillance emergency response and professional lifeguarding standards. This role upholds safety instructional excellence and Red Cross program compliance while creating a positive and supportive learning environment. The instructor will teach approximately 34 lifeguard certification classes per year.

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Lifeguard Instructor reports directly to the Aquatics Director and works closely with the Aquatics and Swim Team Coordinators. This role collaborates with aquatics staff to support lifeguard staffing needs and ensure program consistency safety standards and participant success.

WORKWEEK

Hours and shifts vary based on class scheduling.
Instruction is limited to approximately 34 classes per year.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruct American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses in accordance with Red Cross standards and curriculum requirements.
Evaluate participant skills and knowledge to determine certification eligibility.
Ensure a safe professional and engaging learning environment during all instructional sessions.
Maintain accurate course records attendance testing documentation and certification submissions.
Enforce facility safety rules and be prepared to execute the facility Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
Communicate course needs concerns and outcomes with the Aquatics Coordinator and Aquatics Director.
Serve as a role model for professional lifeguarding behavior safety awareness and teamwork.
Other duties as they pertain to and aid in supporting the ministrys principal objectives.

PROFILE SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

Strong instructional and facilitation skills with the ability to clearly teach lifeguarding concepts and hands-on skills.
Excellent communication skills providing clear feedback and guidance to course participants.
Thorough knowledge of lifeguarding principles water rescue techniques and emergency response procedures.
Ability to maintain a safe organized and inclusive instructional environment.
Professional dependable and accountable in all responsibilities.
Collaborative team player who works effectively with aquatics leadership and staff.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification required.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification required.
Prior experience teaching lifeguarding or safety-based certification courses strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to demonstrate all lifeguarding skills required by the American Red Cross curriculum.
Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously tread water for two minutes without using arms and retrieve a submerged object from depth.
Must be able to be in the water and sun for extended periods.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and assist with rescue simulations.
DOJ background clearance required.
Must adhere to and model PCCs Safe Church policies.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. PCC as a legally recognized religious organization can and may prefer applicants based on religion and related values to hire staff members who agree with and live out the churchs beliefs.

Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Centers mission is to use sports/fitness to build communities that love God and love others so that as many people may develop a deeper growing relationship with Jesus.

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