Lifeguard I

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bay and Ocean Lifeguard positions guard swimmers at public beaches and bays, perform rescues, administer first aid, warn swimmers of dangerous water conditions, enforce aquatic beach regulations and ordinances, clean and maintain lifeguard equipment, operate rescue boats, drive emergency vehicles such as pickup trucks and 2 and 4-wheel drive vehicles, give information to the public, and maintain records and write reports; and perform other duties as assigned. Lifeguard I positions will be available primarily on a full-time basis during the summer. Some positions may continue on a part-time basis during the spring and fall. Lifeguard I employees may be required to work holidays and weekends, and are subject to 24-hours emergency call-back with pay. Lifeguard I employees must furnish and wear standard apparel prescribed by the Lifeguard Services Division. Lifeguard I employees must requalify for required certificates to retain employment. Lifeguard I employees are required to pass a swimming performance test administered by the Lifeguard Services Division once a year to retain employment. In accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5163, all persons holding Lifeguard I positions must get tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response (EMR) Certificate
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers OR American Heart Association CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers Certificate
• Certificate of completion for the Miramar College Introduction to Open Water Lifeguarding course (San Diego Regional Lifeguard Academy) dated within the last two years
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the County of San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Guard swimmers at public beaches and bays
• Perform rescues
• Administer first aid
• Warn swimmers of dangerous water conditions
• Enforce aquatic beach regulations and ordinances
• Clean and maintain lifeguard equipment
• Operate rescue boats
• Drive emergency vehicles such as pickup trucks and 2 and 4-wheel drive vehicles
• Give information to the public
• Maintain records and write reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed