Lifeguard

City of Morgan Hill • Morgan Hill, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around swimming pools, enforce regulations to ensure safety and prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress. This is a year-round, part-time, temporary position with no benefits. The salary range for this position is $17.50 per hour for High School Students. $19.50 per hour for High School Graduates. Higher hourly rate (up to $23 per hour) for shifts starting before 6am. We are currently hiring lifeguards for year-round. Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, mid-days and holidays from September through May.

Requirements

• All Lifeguards are required to have a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• Position requires availability of 10-20 hours per week.
• Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours; including early mornings, mid-day and holidays.
• Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Applicants must be physically capable of sustained walking, standing, or climbing.
• Applicants must be willing to wear City of Morgan Hill Lifeguard uniforms and swim wear at all times when on duty.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is desirable, but not required.
• Previous experience as a Lifeguard is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Certified Lifeguard from fixed or roving posts within the Aquatics Center or Centennial Recreation Center.
• Perform rescues, administer first aid, perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and summon supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies
• Compile written reports to document rescues, injuries, and other incidents as required
• Keep daily activity logs of rescues and other incidents involving the administration of first aid and enforcement of pool rules
• Perform routine tasks to ensure first aid supplies and other emergency equipment are in stock and in good working condition
• Perform related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED