Head Lifeguard

City of San Clemente•San Clemente, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of San Clemente is hiring for aquatic positions including Pool Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, and Head Lifeguards. No Experience or certifications are required for Pool Lifeguards, but you must be at least 16 years of age or older. The City will train and certify in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Individuals who already have certifications as well as qualifying experience can be hired at the level of Water Safety Instructor or Head Lifeguard.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Three months of experience as a swim instructor, and/or aquatic fitness instructor preferred.
Must possess a current certificate in American Red Cross Water Safety (WSI) or equivalent, and specialized life guard training.
Possession of a current Lifeguard Training Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
Possession of a C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Possession of Water Safety Instructor Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
Possession of First Aid Certificate that meets State of California Title 22 requirements or incumbent must take the first class offered by the City of San Clemente.
Three (3) seasons of responsible experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor.
Experience as an American Red Cross instructor and college level work in recreation, physical education, education, or a related field is desirable.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized lifeguard training.
Swimming, running, walking, crouching or crawling.
Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
Ability to swim 300 yards.
Tread water for a minimum of five minutes.
Lift and/or move over 50 pounds.
Retrieve/lift heavy swimmers.

Nice To Haves

Possession of Aquatic Exercise Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe swimmers in the pool and the surrounding area; provide emergency response, as necessary.
Perform emergency rescues; perform first-aid measures, including mouth-to-mask resuscitation.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment, including monitoring chemical balance in pools, backwashing pools, and related functions.
Assist in registering pool patrons; collect monies; balance and reconcile cash drawer.
Compile daily, weekly and monthly attendance sheets; maintain records.
Maintain records on activities and operations; document information in log books.
Perform a variety of custodial functions around the pool area; vacuum pool, scrub tiles and hose down deck; maintain washrooms and showers.
Assists in planning and conducting community events, general programs, and facility rentals; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and equipment for classes, activities, events, and meetings.
Provide basic facility maintenance.
Receive and process payments; input data into the computer; operate the cash register; compute change and issue receipts.
Instruct classes; prepare lesson plans; conduct American Red Cross swimming lessons ranging from Parent/Child Aquatics to Learn to Swim Level Six.
Lead and conduct specialized aquatics programming consistent with the programs as outlined by the City of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department.
Provide safe and enjoyable program activities to participants; communicate progress and assessments to participants and/or parents.
Proctor City swim evaluations, and review swimming techniques of swim lesson participants; provide feedback as necessary to ensure correct level placement.
Remove hazards from pool area to maintain a safe environment.
Provide customer service and general information to the public, in person and over the phone.
Plan, schedule, and instruct swim and safety classes; ensure compliance with American Red Cross guidelines.
Supervise daily pool operations pursuant to Division policies and procedures; maintain records on activities and operations.
Supervise the daily activities and swim teaching techniques of pool lifeguards; provide additional training, as necessary, to ensure proper safety precautions.
Enforce facility policies, rules, and regulations for ensuring adherence to proper safety standards.
Prepare financial, attendance, and program reports.
Serve as a customer service liaison to the general public and City staff; assist in registering pool patrons and promoting publicity materials.
Assist with annual cleaning and repair of pool and building.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.