Lifeguard Class Instructor

Position Summary The Lifeguard Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality lifeguard certification and recertification courses in accordance with established American Red Cross standards and organizational safety requirements.

This position provides instruction, skill demonstration, participant evaluation, and course documentation while maintaining a safe and effective learning environment.

The Lifeguard Instructor is expected to consistently apply certification standards, provide clear and constructive instruction, and ensure participants demonstrate the required knowledge and skills before successfully completing a course.

Essential Functions Plan, prepare for, and deliver assigned lifeguard certification and recertification courses in accordance with current American Red Cross standards and curriculum.Provide clear instruction and accurate demonstrations of required lifeguarding, rescue, CPR/AED, and First Aid skills.Evaluate participant performance throughout training and consistently apply established course completion and certification requirements.Provide participants with appropriate practice opportunities, coaching, and constructive feedback to support skill development.Recognize and correct improper techniques and reinforce safe and effective lifeguarding practices.Maintain a safe, organized, and professional learning environment during all classroom and in-water training activities.Communicate course expectations, safety requirements, and instructions clearly and professionally to participants.Enforce applicable pool rules, safety procedures, and course requirements.Maintain accurate attendance, course completion, certification, and other required training records.Ensure appropriate equipment and training materials are available, properly maintained, and safely used during courses.Identify and immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, incidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate manager.Respond appropriately to emergencies and aid within the scope of current training and certification.Work collaboratively with Aquatics leadership and other team members to support safe and effective aquatics operations.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) certification required.Current CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification from an approved certifying organization, including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute, as applicable.Current First Aid certification from an approved certifying organization, including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute, as applicable.Previous experience delivering lifeguard certification or recertification courses preferred but not required.Knowledge of current lifeguarding, water safety, emergency response, CPR/AED, and First Aid practices.Ability to clearly demonstrate, explain, observe, and evaluate ...