Lifeguard - San Francisco Pools (3208 TEX As-Needed)

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America. San Francisco recently became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department manages and maintains more than 225 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in San Francisco, including two outside of city limits: Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. Our 4,100- acre system includes 30 plus recreation centers, 9 swimming pools, 5 golf courses and numerous athletic facilities, including sports courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields and gymnasiums. Included in the department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the Palace of Fine Arts, and TPC Harding Park golf course. More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more. Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city. The Aquatics Division has nine (9) pools located throughout San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods. We also staff Camp Mather during the operational months of late May to late August. Under general direction, protects the health, safety and welfare of patrons at a municipally operated swimming pool facility. Responsibilities include maintaining discipline in and around the swimming pool; conducting rescue operations; making continuous contact with swimmers and the general public; cleaning and disinfecting the pool, decks, showers, locker rooms and aquatic equipment; and performing related duties as required.

Requirements

• Two (200) hundred hours of experience as a paid or volunteer lifeguard.
• Current possession and maintenance of the following certifications or the equivalent of:
• Lifeguarding issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency;
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency;
• Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency; and
• Title 22 - First Aid for Public Safety Personnel issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency.
• All employees must keep current his/her valid Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer / Automated External Defibrillator (CPRFPR/AED) and First Aid certifications throughout his/her length of employment.
• Failure to demonstrate/show proof of current/valid certification may result in termination of employment.
• New hires must possess the following certifications issued by the American Red Cross and maintain validity of these certificates throughout length of employment:
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel in accordance with Title 22 requirements; AND Oxygen Administration.
• Failure to maintain valid certifications throughout length of employment may result in termination of employment.
• If in Highschool, those who qualify, can obtain a valid work permit provided that they are at least 16 years or older by the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Waterfront Certificate issued by Red Cross or equivalent agency

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor pool activities, facility patrons and swimmers to prevent accidents; identify people in distress or those in danger.
• Conduct rescue operations; perform lifesaving techniques; assist swimmers in distress and rescue swimmers in danger; pull drowning victims out of the water; call for emergency assistance; perform first aid resuscitative measures when necessary.
• Communicate with facility patrons; caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce pool rules and regulations; maintain order in and around the pool.
• Maintain aquatic facility by inspecting and observing the pool area, lobby, change rooms and deck for safety and cleanliness; preform general pool facility maintenance duties including cleaning and disinfecting pool, lobby, change rooms and deck; may take and record water quality samples in the absence of a supervisor.
• Prepare the facility for various aquatic events; handle and store equipment and materials when not in use.
• Collect revenue and fees for facility use and participation in facility activities and events; greet and check in facility guests.
• Provide customer service; share general information regarding facility operations, programs and schedules.
• Prepare incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees