POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)
About The Position
Participates in an intensive training academy in pool lifeguarding and emergency medical response. About You: Do you love swimming? Are you passionate about assisting others? If this describes you than you are exactly what Parks and Recreation is looking for! About Us: We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 42 swimming pools and 19 splash pads. We are looking for individuals to add to our team that are strong swimmers, that can assist in maintaining a safe environment. We offer aquatic facilities and classes to patrons of all ages. Under close supervision, participates in a training academy. Through training, learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for swimming pool surveillance, victim recognition, pool rescues, and pool safety regulations. Receives instruction and participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in rescue techniques and in the provision of emergency medical care. Receives instruction and learns the proper care and safe operation of pool filtration systems and basic pool maintenance. Receives instruction and prepares for authorized lifesaving, first aid, and cardiopulmonary certifications. Engages in physical fitness training drills established by the Department.
Requirements
- No experience required.
- Age: Sixteen at time of swim test. Valid photo ID with date of birth will be required.
- Ability: Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6:30 minutes or less.
- License: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
- Vision: At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction.
- Hearing: There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz 30 dB at 1000 Hz 40 dB at 2000 Hz 40 dB at 3000 Hz There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.
- Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination.
Responsibilities
- Participates in a training academy.
- Learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for swimming pool surveillance, victim recognition, pool rescues, and pool safety regulations.
- Participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in rescue techniques and in the provision of emergency medical care.
- Learns the proper care and safe operation of pool filtration systems and basic pool maintenance.
- Prepares for authorized lifesaving, first aid, and cardiopulmonary certifications.
- Engages in physical fitness training drills established by the Department.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
