Aquatics Leader 1 & 2

***You must apply on our city website at www.cityoffife.org to be considered for this opportunity***

The city is currently recruiting for Aquatics Leader 1, 2 and 3 positions.  These positions are responsible for supervising large groups of children as well as adults; providing a safe, fun and engaging atmosphere for all participants at the Fife Aquatic Center.  

All positions are part-time and will require flexibility and the ability to meet with supervisory staff as needed.  



The 2024 Salary for these position are as follows:

Aquatics Leader 1: $22.00 - $26.64

Aquatics Leader 2: $23.64 - $28.60

These positions are eligible for retirement benefits through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).  Benefit information can be found on our city website:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityoffife/jobs/

• Facilitates special projects and programs with staff and community partners.
• Supervises activities in aquatic center.
• Assists with supervision of volunteers and program participants.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Teaches swim lessons, performs lifeguarding or other duties related to aquatic programming.
• Communicates feedback between participants and program supervisor.
• Prepares documents such as letters, program evaluation forms, swimmer progress reports, memos, accident reports, daily logs, updates membership database, etc.
• Performs cashier and front desk reception responsibilities.
• Answers public questions regarding programs and facilities.  
• Supervises the maintenance of equipment, supplies and facilities.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable City, County and State laws and City ordinances, policies and procedures at all times.
• Performs minor maintenance / custodial duties.
• Performs facility opening and closing responsibilities.
• Utilizes REC1 software system to process program registrations, “point-of-sale” transactions, and updating of client / patron accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Acts as the backup staff member to the Aquatics Leader 2 position as necessary.
• Performs cashier duties and cash-out responsibilities as needed.
• Performs and records pool chemical testing.
• Performs pool cleaning and maintenance duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum one year related experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.

Higher level positions will require additional experience and licenses.  Please see our website for additional information.  

REQUIRED LICENSES/TRAINING:

• As a swim instructor, no certifications are required prior to start date.
• As a lifeguard all required certifications must be completed and continually maintained in a current status in CPR, First Aid, Blood-Borne pathogens, AED and Lifeguard Training.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES – AQUATICS:

• Strong interest in working with toddlers and young children under 12 years old.
• Accurately and effectively, respond to the Aquatic Center’s Emergency Action Plan.
• Knows the levels of each swimmer in the class, knows the skills to be taught in the class, and knows how to effectively and safely manage and teach the class-appropriate swimming skills.
• Knows the procedure and techniques to handle general first aid situations.
• Attend all staff-required in-services and training.
• Maintain all required certifications including blood-borne pathogens, AED, 1st Aid, CPR, lifeguard training, and maintain all physical standards required during duration of certifications.
• Meet necessary swimming skills to effectively teach swim lessons to and through the first six levels of the Fife Aquatic Center learn to swim program.