Lifeguard (Part-time)

City of El Segundo•El Segundo, CA

68d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of El Segundo is seeking part-time, non-benefited, dependable Lifeguards to help ensure the safety and well-being of patrons at City aquatic facilities. We are looking for candidates who are responsible, attentive, and committed to providing a safe and positive experience for the community. This is a part-time, non-benefitted, at-will position exempt from the classified service. Provides safety and protection to pool patrons by explaining and enforcing rules to prevent accidents, and when required, makes rescues and performs emergency care. The lifeguard is required to work morning, day, and evening hours, including weekends.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
Current American Red Cross certification in the following: First Aid, CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training at the time of application
Ability to read and write at a level required by the job
Performing a wide variety of swimming and diving skills
Effectively enforcing safety and health regulations relating to aquatics programs
Rescuing distressed swimmers and performing emergency care
Possessing sufficient strength, agility, hearing, and vision to perform the duties of a Lifeguard
Maintaining presence of mind in emergency situations
Using safety equipment
Communicating verbally in a clear and concise manner
Promoting a positive, friendly and energetic work environment
Regularly and predictably attending work
Following directions from a supervisor
Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures
Accepting constructive criticism
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public

Nice To Haves

Previous aquatic work experience
Strong leadership skills
Athletic background

Responsibilities

Protects the life and well-being of each and every patron by implementing the latest safety procedures, policies, rules, regulations and ordinances set forth by both the American Red Cross and City of El Segundo
Prevents patron accidents
Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency first aid as needed
Enforces safety rules and ordinances
In an emergency, the Lifeguard must think quickly and clearly, in some cases taking personal risks and exerting considerable physical effort
May conduct beginning to advanced swim level courses
Assists in the basic maintenance and upkeep of the pool and facility
Attends all in-service trainings
Follows oral and written instructions
Regularly and predictably attends work
Performs related duties as assigned