Lifeguard & Swim Instructor/Direct Support Professional at St. Madeleine Sophie's Center – El Cajon, California

FSLA STATUS: Non-exempt/Full Time

Hours: Monday through Friday, Hours vary from 7:30 am to 6 pm,

Occasional Saturday, hours vary.

Hours not to exceed 40 hours a week.

Salary range: $21.00 – $25.00/hour based on job duties and experience.

APPOINTED BY: Chief Executive Officer, Program Director & Aquatics Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Aquatics Manager/ Program Manager

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Perform duties under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Manager & Head Lifeguard. Works directly & supervises adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. This position exists to protect life, to prevent0 accidents and perform required pool and facility maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of water hazards: pool safety; principles of supervision and training, lifesaving and first aid; appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Ability to: perform proper rescue techniques; administer CPR and First Aid; react quickly, calmly and exercise good judgment in emergency situations; work cooperatively with others.

Aquatics instructor skills: Understand the fundamentals of teaching a learn to swim class, teach competitive swim strokes, and water fitness exercises, adapt teaching skills to meet the needs of a disabled student.

Computer skills: General computer and Microsoft office skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

Productivity: Must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner without constant supervision and must react to change productively. Expected to be in attendance and prepared to perform the duties of the position.

Heavy Work: Position in this class performs work, which may involve lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects, which may weigh 50 lbs. or more.

Mobility: Position will require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach, pull, push, bend, lift and carry. Must be able to swim and perform all lifesaving skills and participate in regular in-service training.

Vision: Must have vision to distinguish objects at a distance of no less than 75 yards.

Hearing: Must be able to hear conversations and calls from no less than 75 yards.

Verbal: Must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner face to face, over the phone with members of the public and co-workers.

Other Conditions: Required to work with hazardous chemicals and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is in various professional settings, indoors and outdoors. Standard office environment and equipment including phone, computer, copier, etc. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

*Mission of St. Madeleine Sophies Center is to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential.

Vision: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through nationally recognized innovative programs. We combine our culture of care and creativity with quality programs to provide liberal arts education, practical skills development, employment, and dignity for life.

Values: Integrity, Innovation, Creativity, Advocacy, Quality, Sustainability, Education, Leadership, Kindness.