Senior Lifeguard (Part-time)

City of El Segundo•El Segundo, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of El Segundo is seeking a part-time, non-benefited, experienced, and dependable Senior Lifeguard to help ensure the safety and well-being of patrons at City aquatic facilities. We are looking for candidates with strong lifeguarding experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to providing a safe and positive aquatic experience for the community. This is a seasonal, part-time, non-benefitted, at-will position exempt from the classified service. Provides safety and protection to pool patrons by explaining and enforcing rules to prevent accidents, and when required, makes rescues and performs emergency care, oversees other part-time Aquatics staff and performs basic pool and facility maintenance and administrative functions. The Senior Lifeguard is required to work day and evening hours including weekends.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
One (1) year of recent, paid lifeguard experience or two (2) summer seasons of experience as a lifeguard, which must include experience teaching organized swim lessons and experience working with the public
Current American Red Cross certification in the following: First Aid, CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training at the time of application
Knowledge of lifesaving methods and application of first aid
Knowledge of pool safety and procedures
Knowledge of basic recordkeeping principles and practices
Knowledge of effective customer service techniques
Knowledge of methods and practices of pool cleaning and maintenance
Knowledge of teaching principles and practices, swimming instruction techniques and methods
Knowledge of safe work practices
Skill in performing a wide variety of swimming and diving skills
Possessing sufficient strength, agility, hearing and vision to perform the duties of a Senior Lifeguard
Handling stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
Using safety equipment
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Promoting a positive, friendly and energetic work environment
Regularly and predictably attending work
Following directions from a supervisor
Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures
Accepting constructive criticism
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership skills and athletic background are highly desirable
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certifications preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Acts as a lead to other part-time Aquatics staff, providing functional and technical direction to Lifeguards and Swim Instructors
Protects the life and well-being of each and every patron by implementing the latest safety procedures, policies, rules, regulations and ordinances set forth by both the American Red Cross and City of El Segundo to assist and protect the life and well-being of each and every patron
Prevents patron accidents
Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers respiration and first aid as needed
Enforces safety rules and ordinances
In an emergency, the Senior Lifeguard must think quickly and clearly, in some cases taking personal risks and exerting considerable physical effort
May conduct beginning to advanced swim level courses
Performs basic pool maintenance and upkeep of the pool and facility
Monitors pool chemistry every two hours
Ensures that the pool, decks, and dressing rooms are safe, clean and orderly
Completes various forms and paperwork pertinent to the day-to-day operation of an aquatic facility
May coordinate daily staff schedules
Assists with coordination various aquatic activities
Attends all in-service trainings
Follows oral and written instructions
Regularly and predictably attends work
Performs other related duties as assigned