Senior Lifeguard (Part-Time)

City of El Segundo•El Segundo, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Urho Saari Swim Stadium, also known as “The Plunge,” is a historic, newly renovated indoor aquatic facility located in the heart of El Segundo. The facility features a 25-yard, eight-lane lap pool with a diving area and a smaller instructional pool. The Plunge offers a variety of public programs, including recreational swim, lap swim, and water aerobics. This is a seasonal, part-time, non-benefited, at-will position. The Senior Lifeguard provides safety and protection to pool patrons by explaining and enforcing rules to prevent accidents, and when required, makes rescues and performs emergency care. This role 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.
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 the coordination of various aquatic activities.
Attends all in-service trainings.
Follows oral and written instructions.
Regularly and predictably attends work and performs other related duties as assigned.