Lifeguard/Senior Lifeguard

City of Mission Viejo•Mission Viejo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Mission Viejo is hiring Lifeguards and Senior Lifeguards for year-round, part-time work at its recreation centers. Three vacancies are available in the Recreation & Community Services Department, with assignments at Montanoso or Sierra Recreation and Fitness Centers. Employees may be rotated among Recreation & Community Services facilities. The weekly schedule may vary according to City needs and includes a minimum of 12 and up to 19 hours per week, with increased scheduling during peak workload periods. Assignments are limited to fewer than 1,000 hours during the fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30. Employees are hourly or seasonal and are not part of the competitive service. The selection may be made at either the Lifeguard or Senior Lifeguard classification, based on how closely the applicant meets the education and experience requirements. Lifeguards primarily monitor pool activity and facility use, enforce City policies, assist patrons, provide first aid, and support pool and facility operations. Senior Lifeguards perform these duties and additionally supervise lifeguards and daily aquatic operations, and assist with staff training and lifeguard classes. Other assigned work may include clerical and recordkeeping tasks, swimming instruction, basic custodial and facility maintenance duties, and group recreational activities. Shifts may include weekday shifts from 5:15 a.m. to noon, noon to 4:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday shifts from 7:00 a.m. to noon or noon to 5:00 p.m. The recruitment is ongoing and will close when all positions are filled; applications are reviewed and interviews conducted weekly. The Recreation and Community Services Department emphasizes public service, integrity, teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to review the complete job descriptions on the City’s website.

Requirements

Lifeguard: education equivalent to completion of ninth grade; prior lifeguard or aquatics experience is highly desirable.
Senior Lifeguard: equivalent to 1,500 hours of lifeguard experience in a swimming pool or aquatics facility and education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.
Lifeguard applicants must possess valid Lifeguard Training or Basic Lifeguarding, infant/child/adult CPR, and Standard First Aid certificates at appointment.
Senior Lifeguard applicants must possess valid Lifeguard Training or Basic Lifeguarding, infant/child/adult CPR, and Standard First Aid certificates at appointment.
Successful candidates must complete Title 22 requirements within six months of appointment.
Lifeguard applicants must be at least 15½ years old at appointment; applicants under 18 who are required to attend school must provide a California Workers Permit.
Senior Lifeguard applicants must be at least 18 years old at appointment.
Applicants who are not already certified must pass American Red Cross prerequisite swim tests before receiving a conditional job offer.
Ability to work a minimum of 12 and up to 19 hours per week.
Excellent communication and customer service skills, in person and over the telephone.
General understanding of aquatic facility health and safety programs, and ability to learn and apply facility-use policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently while supervising facilities and user groups.
Ability to handle medical emergencies and injuries calmly and effectively, including basic first aid and adult and child CPR, and to use an AED as required.
Knowledge of lifeguarding, CPR, first aid, pool and surrounding-area safety, safe chemical handling, basic arithmetic, safety procedures, swimming instruction, risk management, English usage, and customer service.
Skill in performing water chemistry tests, using appropriate safety equipment for pool chemicals and equipment, maintaining facilities and equipment, preparing reports, using computer terminals and modern office equipment, and communicating effectively.
Ability to work efficiently, safely, and in a timely manner; provide courteous assistance; exercise tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment; and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Prior lifeguard experience or other aquatics experience is highly desirable for Lifeguard applicants.

Responsibilities

Act as a lifeguard during pool hours and at pool events, and administer first aid.
Implement and enforce City policies, rules, and procedures.
Respond to patrons’ requests for assistance or information and provide general information in person or by telephone.
Remove and replace pool covers; test pool temperature, chlorine, and pH; and perform routine pool maintenance.
Attend training and perform CPR and minor first aid on infants, children, and adults during emergencies.
Monitor facility use; open, close, and secure the building for events; and help prepare facilities and amenities for patron use.
Issue and collect recreation equipment and supplies.
Encourage participation and good sportsmanship.
For Senior Lifeguards: provide on-site supervision of lifeguards and daily aquatic operations, and assist with staff training and lifeguard classes.
Perform clerical or technical tasks and maintain accurate logs, records, and files as assigned.
May instruct swimming classes from beginner through advanced levels.
Perform basic custodial duties and minor facility maintenance as assigned.
Conduct and participate in group recreational activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.