PART-TIME LIFEGUARD/SENIOR LIFEGUARD OFFICER



Job Details

PART-TIME LIFEGUARD/SENIOR LIFEGUARD OFFICER
Employer

City of Montebello

Salary

$12.50 - $14.15 Hourly

Location

Montebello, CA

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

17-18-1LG

Dept

Parks & Recreation Department

Opening Date

04/16/2024

LIFEGUARD
 (SEASONAL/ PART TIME POSITION)
FILING DEADLINE:            APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET.
1st Application Review: Monday, April 30, 2018  BY 5:30 P.M.  
 
DEFINITION 
 
Under supervision of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Pool Manager to perform the full range of lifeguard duties and providing for the safety of persons using the swimming pool to overseeing recreational activities and routine maintenance; and to perform related work as required. 
 
NOTE  
 
These summer seasonal positions will be required to serve mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and/or holiday shifts, working approximately 20 to 30 hours per week during the city of Montebello Aquatic Season beginning June 16 – August 25, 2017.  All final selections for employment will be based on qualifications and the availability to meet required schedule and mandatory trainings.  No exceptions.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS 
 
Applicants must be prepared to provide copies of requisite certificates or proof of enrollment (listed accordingly).  
 

  • Applicants selected for employment will be required to attend mandatory training sessions on June 4th - 7th 2018.  
(Dates may be subject to change)
 
Additionally, applicants will be required to pass a water proficiency and swimming test on May 5th at the George Hensel Aquatics Center, 1300 W. Olympic Blvd. Applicants will be contacted with information on the swim test.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Lifeguard  This is the first working level in the lifeguard series; prevents accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct of persons at the swimming pool; keeps attentive lookout for accidents in the water or on a diving board or swimming pool deck; warns people against dangerous practices regarding pool use; enters the water to rescue people in distress; administers artificial respiration and first aid and calls for emergency response on serious accident cases; assists with routine pool cleaning and maintenance work on or about the swimming pool as required; may open the facility and supervise pool operations; assists in supervising special swim events; may be required to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
 
 

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
  •  Knowledge of principles and practices of water safety, rescue methods, lifesaving techniques, and first aid as applied to accidents in the water and surrounding pool areas.
  • Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance and meet City-established standards of swimming competency.
  • Ability to apply lifesaving techniques and first aid.
  • Ability to lift victim from water and assistance (approximately 30 to 200 pounds).
  • Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies, and to take appropriate action.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to effectively enforce water safety rules.
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people of differing personalities and temperaments.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school district personnel, coworkers, and the public.
  • Ability to withstand exposure to sun and water for up to 8 hours a day.
  • Ability to complete and maintain accurate records and reports.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Employer
City of Montebello
Address
1600 W. Beverly Blvd.

Montebello, California, 90640
Phone
323-887-1377

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