Lifeguard

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

To prevent accidents and to protect life by monitoring activities in swimming pool areas; and to enforce rules and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors the activities of swimmers in and around a pool to see that the policies, rules and regulations are observed and that no hazard to safety is created.
• Rescues persons in distress or danger of drowning.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or dangers.
• Helps in cleaning and maintaining the pool and its facilities and equipment.
• Administers first aid in the event of injuries.
• Assists with aquatic-related events including swimming meets and practices.
• Assists in preparing pool and closing pool.
• Answers inquiries and gives information pertaining to the pool, its facilities, and swimming.
• Performs minor repair and maintenance of pool accessories and appurtenances.
• May provide swimming instruction, conditions permitting.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING: High school graduation or the equivalent.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS

• A valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or the equivalent*.
• A valid first aid certificate.*
• A valid C.P.R. Certificate.*
• Must be presented upon offer of employment and maintained throughout employment in this classification.

To View The Complete Job Description. Only online applications are accepted via  Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS:
Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION:
This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 30A. Most positions in this class work 8hours/9months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

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The Examination

• Training and Experience Evaluation. WEIGHT: 100%
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Person nel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at  as soon as possible.

Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the “Work Experience” section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date: Continuous - subject to close any time.