SENIOR POOL LIFEGUARD (Recurrent)
About The Position
We work directly with the public as they enjoy our 40 swimming pools and 23 splash pads. We provide our pool lifeguards with regular training and recertification. We also offer an exciting work environment with room for growth! The mission of our department goes beyond providing recreational activities and maintaining parks and facilities. It's about creating a sense of community and belonging for all residents. A truly inclusive Parks and Recreation Department values diversity and equity, recognizing that everyone deserves access to recreational opportunities and facilities, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, ability, or socio-economic status. By fostering a welcoming environment and offering programs and services that reflect the needs and interests of all members of the community, an inclusive parks and recreation department can help build stronger, healthier, and more connected communities.
Requirements
- Six (6) months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience as a pool lifeguard providing continuous surveillance of a pool, enforcing pool and safety rules, performing water rescues, administering first aid, and teaching swimming classes.
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
- Ability to swim 300 yards in 6 minutes and 30 seconds or less to meet annual swim qualification.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Pool Operations & inspections
- Aquatics equipment managing
- Aquatics Team coaching & Training
- Experience working an Aquatics Special Event
Responsibilities
- Conducts continuous surveillance of an assigned pool area for signs of swimmers in trouble, violations of pool and safety regulations, and equipment malfunctions.
- Assigns staff to established posts: readjusting coverage or requesting additional help in the event of unusually high patronage.
- Counsel lifeguards and corrects inappropriate behavior or techniques by example or explanation; refers ineffective lifeguards to the pool manager for disposition.
- Responds and resolves incidents at the pool such as persistent violations of safety rules, serious injuries, or minor confrontations among patrons.
- Monitors automatic or manual filtration systems; ensures that chemicals are added, and backwash cycle is activated, as necessary, makes minor repairs and reports major repairs to pool manager.
- Participates in the formal instruction of lifeguard staff by demonstrating first-aid procedures, lifesaving techniques, and learn-to-swim teaching methods.
- Recommend closure of the swimming pool to the public due to health or safety hazards as needed.
- Engages in physical fitness program established by the department in order to maintain capability to perform lifesaving duties.
Benefits
- Regular training and recertification
- Room for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
