3210-Swimming Instructor/Pool Lifeguard

Job description

City and County of San Francisco

Department of Human Resources

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, is responsible for the safety of swimmers and enforcement of regulations at a municipally-operated swimming pool. The essential functions of the class include: maintaining discipline in and around swimming pool; conducting rescue operations; administering CPR and First Aid; conducting classes in various phases of swimming, diving and other aquatic activities; coaching swimming teams or other aquatic and sporting groups; directing communication and contact with swimmers and the general public; cleaning and disinfecting the pool, decks, showers, locker rooms and aquatic equipment; writing reports; preparing the pool for aquatic programs; performing some of the duties associated with Class 3213 Aquatic Facility Assistant Supervisor in that individual's absence and performing related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Swimming Instructor/Pool Lifeguard position is distinguished from positions in the 3213 Aquatic Facility Assistant Supervisor and 3215 Aquatic Facility Supervisor classifications in that the latter supervises the operation of a swimming pool and all assigned personnel. In the absence of the 3213 Aquatic Facility Assistant Supervisor and 3215 Aquatic Facility Supervisor the 3210 Swimming Instructor/Pool Lifeguard serves as a lead worker over 3208 Pool Lifeguards and 3209 Swimming Instructors assigned at a pool. In addition, positions in classes 3213 Aquatic Facility Assistant Supervisor and 3215 Aquatic Facility Supervisor are responsible for developing and implementing aquatics programs, whereas positions in the 3210 Swimming Instructor/Pool Lifeguard classification conduct the aquatic activities developed by the 3213 Aquatic Facility Assistant Supervisor and 3215 Aquatic Facility Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Maintains discipline in and around swimming pool to prevent accidents.

2. Conducts rescue operations; administers CPR and First Aid.

3. Conducts classes in various phases of swimming, diving and other aquatic activities to diverse age groups.

4. Coaches swimming teams or other aquatic/sporting activities.

5. Directs communication and contact with swimmers and the general public.

6. Cleans and disinfects the pool, decks, showers, locker rooms and equipment used for aquatic programs.

7. Writes reports of accidents and incidents; prepares work order for service and order forms for supplies.

8. Prepares the pool for various aquatic programs, i.e.: lane lines, exercise equipment and floatation devices.

9. Performs some of the duties associated with the 3213 Aquatics Facility Assistant Supervisor in that individual's absence.

10. Collecting fees and tracking attendance.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: techniques used for teaching and coaching swimming, diving and other related aquatic recreational programs; safety methods and procedures necessary to ensure public safety in and around a pool; policies and procedures in a swimming pool facility.

Ability and Skill to: communicate orally and in writing; teach classes in swimming, water exercise, water safety and other recreational programs.

Skill to: rescue submerged victim and remove from water; perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

1,040 hours of recent verifiable experience working as a swimming instructor and/or lifeguard.

License and Certification:

Lifeguard Training; Water Safety Instruction; CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR); Title 22 - First Aid for Lifeguards/Public Safety Personnel.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Sufficient strength and coordination to rescue submerged victim and remove from water.

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE: 4/7/99

AMENDED DATE: 10/1/99, 10/27/15

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFCCD

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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