Senior Lifeguard

City of San Ramon•San Ramon, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Splash in Your Community! If you’re a strong swimmer, natural leader, and team player who enjoys working with people and creating a safe and fun aquatic environment, we want to hear from you! Join the City of San Ramon Aquatics Team and make a splash in your community! As a Senior Lifeguard, you’ll play an important leadership role in keeping our aquatic facilities safe, welcoming, and running smoothly. You’ll help lead daily operations at the San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park and Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center, while supporting a variety of programs and activities.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 17 years old
At least 480 hours of experience as a certified lifeguard or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting
Documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years.
Possession of at least one instructor level certification in Lifeguarding, Water Safety, or other related areas
Current American Red Cross certifications or the equivalent Lifeguard Training and First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Knowledge of: Rules and procedures for operating the assigned facility.
Knowledge of: Basic recreation program concepts and design.
Knowledge of: Customer service practices.
Knowledge of: Goals, requirements, and practices related to City aquatic programs.
Knowledge of: Current aquatic safety standards and procedures.
Ability to: Safely operate assigned program equipment.
Ability to: Swim and tread water and perform water rescues, including moving objects requiring up to 100 pounds of force.
Ability to: Retrieve heavy objects from a depth of up to 14 feet.
Ability to: Set up and maintain program equipment and activity areas.
Ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions and respond appropriately to direction.
Ability to: Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to: Work professionally, reliably, and responsibly.
Ability to: Demonstrate creativity, dependability, and enthusiasm for the job.
Ability to: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring safety and supervising patrons
Providing leadership and support to lifeguard staff
Supporting swim lessons and water safety programs
Assisting with recreational swim and aquatics summer camps
Helping with staff training and development
Supporting daily facility and program operations
Supervise and ensure patron safety at all times, including clearly and professionally conveying rules to patrons and enforcing facility regulations
Perform rescues involving the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force to move objects and retrieval of heavy items from 14' of depth
Sit and/or stand for long periods of time
Administer first aid and provide emergency care as required
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and with exposure to pool chemicals
Maintain a safe aquatic environment
Greet the public and respond to questions and inquiries
Assist the Swim Lesson program
Assist with cleaning and routine maintenance of the aquatic park, including locker rooms, guard office, and pool surfaces
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor by wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm
Display the ability to swim and tread water; Keep records and reports
Facilitate program activities according to a prepared curriculum
Provide feedback regarding the City's aquatic program and activity schedules to the participants or supervisors
Conduct proper opening and closing procedures of the aquatic facilities
Assist in staff trainings and meetings
Analyze program needs and recommend new and innovative program ideas
Set up proper furniture arrangements, equipment, and facility maintenance
Work as a Lead with Lifeguards and Swim Instructors and offering assistance in maintaining the proper execution of all aspects of facility rentals and programs
Ensure all policies of the City of San Ramon are followed during all programs, special events and facility use
Provide excellent customer service and problem solving
Perform functions of registration software applications
Prepare daily deposits and reconcile daily reports
Ensure all revenues received at assigned sites are properly entered and accounted for
Lead staff during facility rentals and Lap Swim
Assist the Pool Manager with Recreation Swim, and the Junior Lifeguard and Star Guard camps