Water Safety Instructor, PT (Continuous)

Do you want to teach someone a lifelong skill they will never forget?  Become a Water Safety Instructor and teach the Oakland community how to swim!  The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill part-time Water Safety Instructor/Competitive Swimming Coach positions in Oakland Parks and Recreation Aquatic Centers for both seasonal and year-round employment.  Work hours will vary from week to week.

Under direction in Oakland Parks and Recreation, incumbents perform a variety of duties at the City's pools including swimming instruction, coordination of the Water Safety Instruction (WSI) program, and other aquatic activities; and perform related duties as assigned.  Provide swim instruction to all ages and ability levels using the American Red Cross water safety guidelines for the Oakland community.  Coordinate day-of swim lesson program and provide direction to non-Water Safety Instructors.  Lifeguarding duties apply.  Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are required.

Selective certification may apply for some positions that may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin.  The hiring list established from this recruitment may be used to fill all vacancies (those that require bilingual skills as well as those that do not) in this classification.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of pool patrons.
• Enforce all pool rules.
• Prevent accidents and render first aid as necessary.
• Give swimming lessons to all ages and ability levels.
• Review, evaluate, and direct Water Safety Aides in the "Learn-to-swim" program.
• Provide swimming instruction to participants as outlined by the American Red Cross.
• Assist Pool Manager in the coordination and implementation of the Water Safety Instruction program.
• Complete all records and reports including accidents, control and discipline, time slips, and leaves of absence.
• Assume custodial duties as assigned.
• Assist in the registration of patrons for swim classes and lessons.
• Maintain good public relations with the community.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable: 

Education:
None required.  

Experience:
One year of aquatics experience. Previous experience as a swim coach or competitive swimmer is highly desirable.   

Certifications:
Current Red Cross certifications in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED.   Please scan and attach these required certifications to your online application.  Failure to submit all required certifications may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must be at least seventeen (17) years old or older.

Candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, have drug testing and a TB screening.

Additional Qualifications: Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.

Work Permits:
Minors will be subject to state guidelines and restrictions governing their employment while employed with the City of Oakland.  This shall include work permits, records, hours worked, and time reporting guidelines.  Minors seeking information regarding work permits should contact their local school district.  When applicable, work permits must be obtained prior to beginning employment.

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