JOB INFORMATION
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):
- Pool Guard I
- Pool Guard II
- Swimming Pool Manager I
- Swimming Pool Manager II
- Swimming Pool Manager III
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES MUST APPLY BEFORE TAKING THE PERFORMANCE TEST. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED, CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED REGARDING THE SPECIFIC DATE, TIME AND LOCATION.
Water Safety Instructor positions instruct and lead a variety of swimming classes; plan, organize, and teach swimming lessons; lead specialized aquatic activities such as water exercise classes, swim team, and water polo; ensure classes and activities adhere to City of San Diego and American Red Cross safety standards; complete lesson plans and course records; maintain course rosters and attendance reports; process activity registrations; respond to community member questions and concerns; clean up and organize teaching materials; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
- Prior to employment, all applicants must pass a pass/fail performance test. Should you fail any part of the performance test, only one retest will be permitted on the same test date.
- Water Safety Instructor employees are primarily employed on a part-time basis and employees may be assigned to work on holidays, weekends and evenings.
- Water Safety Instructor employees MUST be available to work June through August as scheduled with NO vacation leave.
- Water Safety Instructor employees must furnish and wear standard apparel prescribed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Water Safety Instructor employees must take and pass a performance test periodically to retain employment.
- In accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5163, all persons holding Water Safety Instructor positions must get tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
AGE: 16 years of age or older.
NOTES:
- Applicants less than age 18 must obtain a work permit prior to starting work.
- Work permits may be obtained through the school system.
- Applicants who are age 17 and are high school graduates, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or General Education Development (GED) examination, are not required to have a work permit; however, they must submit a copy of their high school diploma, CHSPE or GED results with their application.
NOTE:
- For information on certificate requirements, please check the following website for a listing of upcoming training classes: https://www.sandiego.gov/pools/programs/americanredcrossclasses. You may also contact Parks and Recreation Department staff at (619) 525-8232.
SCREENING PROCESS
- PERFORMANCE TEST: The performance test is a pass/fail examination which consists of the following:
- Perform following strokes consistent with the American Red Cross Stroke Performance Charts, Level 3:
- Front Crawl: 25 yards
- Breaststroke: 25 yards
- Elementary Backstroke: 25 yards
- Sidestroke: 25 yards
- Complete the Water Competency Sequence:
- Step into water and total submerge
- Float or tread water for 1 minute
- Rotate one full circle and orient to exit
- Swim 25 yards without stopping
- Exit the Water without using steps or ladder
NOTES:
- Candidates must provide valid government-issued photo identification (e.g., driver license, military ID, Department of Motor Vehicles ID or passport) on the day of the performance test. FOR MINORS ONLY, a current school-issued ID with a photograph will be accepted.
- Candidates who are between 16 and 18 years old at the time of the performance test must submit a Release of Liability Waiver (Download PDF reader) signed by their parent or guardian in order to take the performance test. Candidates must bring this signed waiver to the performance test. Falsification of the Release of Liability Waiver is cause for disqualification and/or termination of employment. Waivers will also be available on the date of the performance test.
- Should you fail any part of the performance test, only one retest will be permitted on the same test date.