Part-Time Lifeguard

Los Alamitos, City of•Los Alamitos Community Center, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as a Lifeguard in the Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department and performs pool lifeguard skills during swim lessons, recreation swim periods, and lap swim. Approximately (10-40) hours per week depending on season/program with a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and selected holidays for City events or programs. There are currently several openings for this position.

Requirements

Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification by first day of employment
If under 18, must have a valid permit to work
Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work
Certification in First Aid, CPR, AED required upon hired or within four weeks of hiring
Ability to pass an in-water demonstration of aquatics and lifeguard skills
Reading, writing, mathematical computations, operating a computer, problem solving, managing multiple projects, calmly handling complaints and problems from irate employees, citizens, or contractors, and decision making under stressful conditions
Ability to lift over their head, twist & turn a minimum of 20 pounds
Ability to stand for a long period of time either indoors or outdoors

Nice To Haves

Experience in aquatics, recreation, and/or other related areas is desirable
Currently attending or graduated from high school
College course work with a major in recreation or similar field is preferred
Experience working with aquatics or swimming preferred
Knowledge and understanding of current American Red Cross Lifeguard requirements
Past experience and enjoyment of working with people of all ages and ability to be flexible, energetic, outgoing, creative
Strong communication skills to direct staff and maintain a cooperative and friendly working relationship with employees, and the general public
Prefer a dynamic and enthusiastic personality with the ability to motivate staff and youth
Be able to work with people of all ages (youth, teens, adults, older adults)
Effectively handle emergency and/or stressful situations
Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.)

Responsibilities

Maintain the water, deck, bleachers, building, offices and equipment at the pool for cleanliness, safety and appropriate usage
Perform all duties of a lifeguard and assist water safety instructor including enforcing of pool policies and regulations with pool patrons and the general public
Oversee aquatics facility including water quality, temperature, general pool maintenance, and safety and cleanliness of the facility
Communicate with contracted pool maintenance companies, City staff and partnering agency staff
Handle all emergency situations effectively and administer first aid, CPR, AED and rescues as necessary
Convey and communicate program and facility objectives, act as a customer service liaison and diffuse patron concerns with the general public, school district personnel and City staff
Perform routine reception duties including telephone support and related customer services activities
Adjust work schedule based on the ever-changing needs of the facility and programming including evenings, weekends and holidays and attend all necessary meetings and trainings
Communicate effectively verbally to participants, parents and community members
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to supervisor, staff and participants
Be enthusiastic and maintain a high level of customer service
Be able to lift over their head, twist & turn a minimum of 20 pounds
Be able to stand for a long period of time either indoors or outdoors
Other duties as assigned