Concordia Summer Swim
Lifeguard/Aide
Job Description

As an aide/lifeguard in our program, you will be expected to aide swimming lessons and lifeguard for swimming lessons according to the American Red Cross aquatics guidelines.  An understanding of the learn-to-swim program and its levels and strict adherence to all guidelines of this program are essential for our program to run smoothly and consistently. 

Your duties as an aide include:

• Assisting the instructor with every skill at each level.
• Assisting the instructor with testing your students.
• Demonstrating skills in the water for your classes.
• Interacting and communicating with the students and their parents as necessary throughout the session.
• Answering any questions the public may have about our program.
• Helping other instructors as necessary.
•  Reporting any problems to the Aquatic Director as soon as possible.

Your duties as a lifeguard include:

• Lifeguarding for the entire time students are in the water.  Positioning yourself in the shallow end.
• Walking through the locker room to check for unsafe conditions or misbehavior.
• Handling first aid situations as needed.

Your benefits as an aide/lifeguard include:

• Starting wage of $6.50/hour with a $.25 increase each year.
• A swimsuit to wear as your uniform.
• A staff t-shirt to wear when on duty.