Lifeguard

City of El Monte•El Monte, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides aquatic safety and supervision for patrons; monitors activities in the pool and City aquatic facilities in order to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons; explains and enforces swimming programs and pool policies, regulations, and rules; performs rescues and administers first aid as necessary; and performs related work as required. This classification is responsible for attentively observing swimmers and soliciting the general public's compliance with pool policies and safety guidelines. Incumbents perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the tenth (10th) grade.
Minimum age of sixteen (16) years.
Possession of a valid American Red Cross/Lifeguard Training certificate, or equivalent.
Possession of American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certificate.
Ability to swim distances, and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities.
Ability to lift 100 pounds or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

Nice To Haves

1 year of lifeguard experience in a swimming pool or aquatics facility is preferred.
Must be certified in First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) within one (1) year of employment.

Responsibilities

Provides aquatic safety and supervision for patrons; monitors activities in the pool and facilities to avoid and prevent accidents, and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons; promotes public safety at all times.
Acts as lifeguard during pool hours and at all events held at the pool.
Implements and enforces City policies, rules, and procedures.
Administers basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as necessary.
Assists and aids in swim lesson programs.
Listens and responds to patrons' needs for assistance or information and provides the public with general information.
Supervises and cleans restrooms and locker rooms.
Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality; recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
Maintains logs and records of activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.