Lifeguard & Aquatics Instructor

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital seeks a Lifeguard and Aquatics Instructors for their Aquatics department responsible for providing lifeguarding, water exercise class instruction, adapted swim lesson instruction and performs Aquatic Center duties. Responsible for specific tasks related to equipment, supplies and maintaining the aquatic center environment. Assists with the coordination of aquatic volunteers and community outreach programs. Responsibilities include:

• Under the direct supervision of a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS/RTC) provides basic recreation therapy activity services to patients.
• Collaborates with all members of the staff to enhance the transdisciplinary rehabilitation model across the continuum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: Possesses life guarding certification or is eligible to attend and complete lifeguard training within two weeks of hire date and provides certification document within two weeks of hire date. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• Preferred: Current CA driver's license preferred.

Technical Requirements:

• Preferred: Experience leading fitness classes.