Job ID: 5486593 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) + Current Lifeguard certification (American Red Cross preferred, Others as approved by CE Aquatic Coordinator – must convert to ARC within 1 year of hire date) + 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) + Trainings required by the Johnston Community School District + Trainings required by Community Education Experience + Must be at least 16 years old + ARC Water Safety instructor (WSI) certification preferred Performance Criteria Professional + Ensure the safety of all patrons in and around the pool + Know and enforce pool rules and regulations + Understand and execute pool emergency procedure + Inspect facilities for cleanliness and safety, take action as necessary + Complete all necessary preventative and regular maintenance, counts, pool checks as assigned + Ensure that safety equipment is present and at each guard station + Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer basic first aid when necessary to stabilize victim until emergency medical service can respond + Attend all assigned meetings and in-services + 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: + Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district. + Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages. + Demonstrate initiative and the ability to follow direction with minimal supervision. + Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others. + Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner. + Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures. + Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions. + Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills. + Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience. + Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation. + Focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regards to safety of participants. + Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities. + Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program. + Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations. General + Work location will be assigned as needed + Work days/hours may vary depending upon program needs + Primary location is Johnston Community School District facilities and program-specific + Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher-level leadership + Performance evaluation conducted by direct supervisor