Pool Guard Trainee (SR-11)

Note:  Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions.

Serves in a trainee capacity, receiving on-and-off-the job training to learn the theories, techniques and methods used in lifeguarding; maintains pool and pool area; performs lifeguard duties under immediate supervision; and performs other related duties as required.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
            This class represents the entry level class in the Pool Guard series.  It involves formal and informal training in the basic principles, practices, methods and techniques of lifeguarding.  Work assignments are made concurrently with orientation and training, and continued guidance and instructions are provided during such assignments.

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class.  The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Attends training sessions and participates in informal discussions, on-the-job training, practice drills and demonstrations concerning lifeguarding and first aid procedures and techniques.
• Familiarizes self with departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides information and assistance to the general public.
• Maintains the pool and surrounding pool area.
• Under immediate supervision, performs limited lifeguarding duties.