Summer Swim Program LifeguardInstructor AGHSNHS (Students Only)

Position: Summer Swim Program Lifeguard/Instructor (Students Only)

Site(s): Arroyo Grande High School & Nipomo High School

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent Summer Swim Program Supervisor or LEAD Lifeguard/Instructor the lifeguard/instructor is responsible for the instruction leadership supervision control and safety of all class participants in the LMUSD Summer Swim Program which consists of programs operated at the Arroyo Grande High School and Nipomo High School pools that will operate from April through August. The lifeguard/instructor is responsible for the appearance presentation and working order of all materials and equipment used for instruction. It is the lifeguard/instructors responsibility to observe and direct all class participants and to provide feedback and appropriate correction as instructed or included in the job description.

Work year: May 2026 - August 2026

Salary: $16.90 hourly

Deadlinefor application: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination intimidation harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande California 93420. Phone: ext. 1190 Email:

LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT UNREPRESENTED / SHORT TERM

HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION

602 F Orchard Street Arroyo Grande CA 93420

DATE: January 17 2023

TITLE: SUMMER SWIM PROGRAM LIFEGUARD / INSTRUCTOR

SALARY RANGE: Minimum Wage

This is a short-term position which is outside the classified service per Education Code 45103(d)(2). Accordingly the position does not receive the statutory rights of classified employees and does not receive health benefits. The position reports to the Human Resources Department.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent Summer Swim Program Supervisor or LEAD Lifeguard/Instructor the lifeguard/instructor is responsible for the instruction leadership supervision control and safety of all class participants in the LMUSD Summer Swim Program which consists of programs operated at the Arroyo Grande High School and Nipomo High School pools that will operate from April through August. The lifeguard/instructor is responsible for the appearance presentation and working order of all materials and equipment used for instruction. It is the lifeguard/instructors responsibility to observe and direct all class participants and to provide feedback and appropriate correction as instructed or included in the job description.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Current high school student with positive counselor/administrator recommendation or graduation from high school or its equivalent.

Experience: Prior experience in aquatics programs and aquatic facilities

Knowledge: Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments; read understand and follow oral and written instructions; organize and execute work efficiently; act calmly and sensibly in stressful situations; ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment and with frequent interruptions; establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with staff students parents and others.

Certification: Current aquatic procedures including completion of an American Heart Association (or equivalent)

(Instructor Only): CPR first aid course.

Certification Current aquatic procedures including completion of an American Heart Association (or equivalent)

(Lifeguard): Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer First Aid Epi and Asthma Training Emergency Oxygen First Aid for Public Safety Personnel and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

Personal Qualities: Resourceful innovative helpful diligent persistent and a willingness to work with children colleagues the community at large.

Additional: Effective communication both verbal and written

PREFERRED:

Additional: Previous Lifeguard Experience

Speak/Read/Write Spanish fluently

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

GENERAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. React to emergency situations by quick movements strenuous activity and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights
2. Remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting standing or walking for various lengths of time.
3. Adhere to aquatic safety standards and guidelines
4. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. Stand and sit for extended periods of time; swim regardless of pool depth
2. See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.
3. Hear and understand speech at normal levels.
4. Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.
5. Stand walk stoop twist bend over grasp reach overhead push pull and move lift and/or carry 100-150 (body weight) pounds to waist height.
6. Move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary.

MENTAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. Able to concentrate on a single task for up to two (2) hours at a time.
2. Able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology machinery instructions and task methods.
3. Able to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.
4. Is able to speak and write in a clear concise manner.

SOCIAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. Interact daily in person with other members of the District and Summer Swim program staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.
2. Because of the nature of duties consistent attendance is required.
3. Convey an understanding patient attitude toward other students parents staff and members of the community.
4. Maintain the privacy of confidential information including class membership etc.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter: This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The Lifeguard/Instructor shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe have actual knowledge or reasonably suspect child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.

CANDIDATE SELECTION: The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: 1) A social security card; 2) proof of tuberculin test; 3) pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances; and 4) complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry color disability race or ethnicity religion gender gender expression gender identity immigration status national origin sex sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy Assistant Superintendent of HR 602 Orchard Ave. Arroyo Grande ext. 1190 or the 504 Coordinator: Linda Pierce Director of Student Services 227 Bridge St. Arroyo Grande ext. 1189

ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.

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