Part Time Lifeguard



Job Details

Part Time Lifeguard
Employer

City of Carlsbad

Salary

$12.50 - $15.50 Hourly

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Job Type

Part-Time Hourly

Job Number

196

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Rec Service Area 2

Opening Date

03/02/2016

Closing Date

Continuous

The Position

 Lifeguard is a part time, year-round position. Under the supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor or Recreation Supervisor-Aquatics, the person in this position will observe swimmers, protect life, prevent accidents, enforce regulations and do related work as required.

Qualified applicants will be called in for an in-water skills test and upon successful completion will be scheduled for an oral interview. The in-water skills test includes:

 *5 minute brick tread while holding a 10 lb brick
*100 meter swim in 1:40 minutes or less
*passive submerged victim rescue (at 14 ft depth) with removal
*adult CPR
*swim 25 yards, retrieve a 10 lb brick, return 25 yards and exit the pool.

For more information, contact Tim Kane at tim.kane@carlsbadca.gov or 760-268-4780.

Key Responsibilities

 Observe the activities of swimmers in and around a public pool to assure that policies, rules, and regulations are observed, and hazards are eliminated or minimized. Maintain group and individual discipline. Rescue persons in danger and provide first aid as necessary. Give accurate information about aquatic facilities and programs. Assist in conducting special events and in the maintenance operation of aquatic facilities.

Qualifications

Possess current certificates in American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) or above; CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-FPR) and Lifeguard Training. Equivalent training certificates will be accepted if approved by the County of San Diego EMS authority.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and techniques of preventive lifeguarding, water rescues, first aid, and CPR.
ABILITY TO: Swim with proficiency and endurance, analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of action. Maintain constant observation of an assigned area to identify andy signs of danger. Deal effectively and tactfully with the public, and work cooperatively with others.

Experience & Education

 Entry-level position. Should have one summer of part time experience as a lifeguard. Any combination that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts, dependent upon seasonable program needs. For summer employment, must be available full time mid-June through August, as scheduled, without summer vacation leave. Total work hours may not exceed 1,000 hours from July 1 to June 30 the following year.

Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

Part-time employees with the City of Carlsbad receive 24 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30) and are eligible to use paid sick leave 90 days after the first day of work (reported work hours). 

01
How many years of experience do you have as a lifeguard?
  • 0
  • 1 year or less
  • 1-2 yrs
  • 3 or more years
02
Are you willing and able to meet the special conditions and skill requirements of the position? I understand that the skills test for this position may require severe physical exertion. In consideration of my being permitted to take the physical skills test for this Aquatic position, I hereby waive and release all actions, damages, and demands of any nature whatsoever for any injury to my person or property which I might have against the City of Carlsbad or any employee or agent thereof occasioned as the result of said examination.
  • I agree
  • I do not agree
03
Do you possess the following certifications? Title 22 First Aid CPR/AED Lifeguard training
  • yes
  • no
04
If you responded yes to the previous question, please attach copies of your certificates to this application and indicate in the space allowed which of the certificates you possess and the name of the provider.
05
Are you able to work evenings, weekends and holidays?
  • yes
  • no

* Required Question

Employer
City of Carlsbad
Address
1635 Faraday Ave.

Carlsbad, California, 92008
Phone
760-602-2440

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