Lifeguard

City of Culver City • Culver City, CA

72d • Onsite

About The Position

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) Department is accepting applications for a Lifeguard position. This role involves organizing and conducting aquatic programs at the Culver City Municipal Pool under supervision. Responsibilities include supervising the pool deck, enforcing regulations, preventing accidents, performing rescues, assisting with pool maintenance and chemical testing, and maintaining pool records. The position requires attending staff meetings and training programs. This is a part-time role with variable hours, requiring availability for evenings and weekends. Vacation is restricted during the summer, and attendance at all in-service training is mandatory. The position is frequently exposed to intense and full sunlight.

Requirements

• Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience in supervising the use and safety of swimming pools.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• A valid work permit is required for applicants under 18 or still in high school.
• CPR Certificate
• First-Aid Certificate
• Lifeguard Training Certificate
• Ability to perform life-saving techniques (assessed via Performance Test).
• Must pass a swim test consisting of: 300-yard continuous swim (demonstrating Breaststroke, side stroke, and elementary backstroke), Tread Water without hands for 2:00 minutes, 100 Freestyle under 1:30 seconds, Submerged Victim Rescue (swim 25 yards, rescue victim at bottom of pool, remove from water & perform 1 minute of CPR).
• Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of appointment.
• Acceptable results from live scan fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who do not possess the required certificates can enroll in certification courses offered by the Culver City Parks Recreation and Community Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts a well-balanced aquatic program at the Culver City Municipal Pool.
• Supervises pool deck.
• Enforces regulations.
• Prevents accidents and effects rescues.
• Assists with pool maintenance and operation.
• Assists with testing of chemicals.
• Maintains pool records.
• Attends staff meetings and service training programs.
• Performs other related duties.

Benefits

• One-time sign-on bonus of $1500 ($500 paid within two pay periods after employment commences, $500 upon successful completion of 100 working hours, $500 upon successful completion of 250 working hours).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed