Sunshine Swim Center is always accepting resumes
Join Our Team
The Sunshine Swim Center is hiring for multiple part-time Swim Instructor, Lifeguard and Camp Leader positions. Fundamental knowledge of swimming is a MUST. Weekday morning, afternoon and evening shifts available as well as weekend opportunities.
Submit current resume and cover letter to sunshineswimcenter@gmail.com to be contact for interview appointment.
Coaching At Sunshine Swim Center
We can bet you remember your first coach- their name just popped into your head. That person holds a special place in your heart.
You can be that person for someone too!
There is something about being a teacher, a mentor that is so rewarding. From helping a child overcome their fear of the water to seeing them work hard and find success in their own abilities.
Be a part of a team that not only wants that for their clients but for you as well. Being a swim instructor, life guard, camp leader will provide you opportunities to learn and grown in ways no other job can. Life skills that can set you up for a successful future.
We’re making a difference in the lives of the families in our community. Join Us!
Job Descriptions
Swim Instructor Responsibilities:
Swim Instructor positions are not limited to the summer season. We are looking for several candidates who are also interested in year-round employment.
- Provide instruction for all levels of swim lessons in multiple formats; group, private and swim team.
- Prepare the facility to open/close each day
- Work along side team members in providing a clean and safe environment
- Engage with clients and their families; providing excellent customer service.
- Perform lifeguard responsibilities
Lifeguard Responsibilities:
Lifeguard training and certification will be required for all new employees who do not already possess a current guard card. Please view our CPR Training Page for the prerequisites of a lifeguard.
- Maintain continuous surveillance and head count of people in pool, Supervise swimmers to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols
- Provide safety information
- Spot hazards or potential hazards and take measures to prevent accidents
- Control and report unruly behavior
- Perform rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents
- Perform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations
- Perform pool chemical checks before swim event
- Prepare facility for events
- Work alongside team members in providing a clean and safe environment
- Prepare the facility to open/close each day
Camp Leader Responsibilities:
- Provide instruction for all levels of swim lessons in group format.
- Plan, prepare and facilitate camp activities at facility
- Lead outside hikes, trips to the park and other outings
- Prepare the facility to open/close each day
- Work along side team members in providing a clean and safe environment
- Engage with clients and their families; providing excellent customer service.
- Perform lifeguard responsibilities
Sunshine Swim Center Summer Camp
Kids are going to have a great time with all of the activities we have in store for our Sunshine Summer Camp. Each week is jam-packed with engaging activities. Some of the activities could include; arts and crafts, painting, hiking, trips to the park, indoor high-energy games, team building activities, and tie-dying. Every afternoon campers will have the pool to themselves for open swim. Our camp counselors are fun, energetic leaders looking to gain some experience working with 5 – 13-year-olds in a recreational setting.
We’re making a difference in the lives of the families in our community. Join Us!
Job Descriptions
Summer Camp Instructor responsibilities:
- Prepare and lead daily activities for campers
- Provides high-quality recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants.
- Maintains a schedule for camp participants.
- Facilitates and creates lesson plans for daily activities.
- Organizes and leads various small and large group activities
- Ensures the cleanliness of the site.
- Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
- Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
- Records and tracks camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them.
- Mediates any campers’ disputes.
- Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your charges at all times.
- Maintains constant surveillance of the pool/body of water areas.
Camp Counselor Qualifications / Skills:
- Leadership
- Alertness
- Communication skills
- Patience
- Problem-solving skills
- Stamina
- Caring personality
- Organizational skills
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks outside in various climates
Education and Certification Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- At least six units of specified early childhood education classes, or have a valid Child Development Assistant permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- A counselor hired with six units must complete at least two additional units each semester until fully qualified.
- A fully qualified counselor shall have 12 postsecondary semester units in early childhood education from an accredited college and six months of work experience in a licensed Child Care Center or similar program.
- The units specified shall include courses covering child growth and development; child, family and community; and program/curriculum.
- 15 hours of health and safety training, if necessary.
- Lifeguard and CPR certifications, DOJ, Mandated Reporter Training