3208-Pool Lifeguard

Cityandcountyofsanfrancisco1; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco seeks a Pool Lifeguard to ensure safety in a District-operated swimming pool. The role emphasizes health and water safety, enforcing rules, and assisting in emergencies. Requires lifeguarding and CPR/AED certification with current status.

Position is part-time, as-needed with on-call early mornings, weekends, and evenings. Office presence is required; no remote work. Experience in aquatic environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Lifeguarding certification from ARC or equivalent.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer from ARC or equivalent.
• Certifications must be kept current throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor pool activities to prevent accidents and identify distressed individuals.
• Conduct rescue operations and perform lifesaving techniques; assist swimmers and call for help.
• Enforce pool rules and caution patrons regarding unsafe practices; maintain order.
• Inspect pool area and surrounding facilities for safety and cleanliness; perform cleaning duties.
• Prepare the facility for aquatic events and store equipment when not in use.
• Greet guests, collect facility fees, and provide general information about schedules.
• Prepare incident/accident reports as required; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR/AED

Communication

Diversity awareness

Record keeping

Oral and written instructions

Customer service

Stess management

Education

Lifeguarding certification

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer

Job description

Salary Range: $27.3326/hour. Edit to reflect with positions needed One (1) or more Temporarily- Exempt, As Needed/Limited Hours position.

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS NOT A REMOTE WORK POSITION AND REQUIRES AN OFFICE PRESENCE.

Under general direction of the Aquatics Coordinator, the 3208 Pool Lifeguard is responsible for the health and safety of students and pool users, and enforcement of rules/regulations at a District-operated swimming pool. Responsibilities include maintaining safe and healthy environment in and around the swimming pool; recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies; conducting rescue operations and provide emergency care and administer CPR and First Aid as required; communicate with PE classes students, pool users, and faculty/staff about pool rules/regulations; cleaning and disinfecting the pool, decks and aquatic equipment; monitor showers and locker rooms as needed; prepare the pool for various PE classes and other programs; and performing related duties as required. Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: sufficient strength and coordination to rescue submerged victims and remove them from the water without the use of a ladder or stairs.

NOTE: Part-time as needed employees are expected to make themselves available for on-call, early morning opening shifts, weekends, and closing evening shifts. Please note, successful candidates are NOT guaranteed specific fixed hours.

Job Description

Please note the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the 3208 Pool Lifeguard class code and not intended to be an inclusive list.

The following is the list of duties in the Job Specs with the City and County of SF.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Patrol and monitor pool activities, facility patrons and swimmers to prevent accidents; identify people in distress or those in danger.
2. Conduct rescue operations; perform lifesaving techniques; assist swimmers in distress and rescue swimmers in danger; pull drowning victims out of the water; call for emergency assistance; perform first aid resuscitative measures when necessary.
3. Communicate with facility patrons; caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce pool rules and regulations; maintain order in and around the pool.
4. Maintain aquatic facility by inspecting and observing the pool area, lobby, change rooms and deck for safety and cleanliness; preform general pool facility maintenance duties including cleaning and disinfecting pool, lobby, change rooms and deck; may take and record water quality samples in the absence of a supervisor.
5. Prepare the facility for various aquatic events; handle and store equipment and materials when not in use.
6. Collect revenue and fees for facility use and participation in facility activities and events; greet and check in facility guests.
7. Provide customer service; share general information regarding facility operations, programs and schedules.
8. Prepare incident and accident reports as necessary. Other duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications

1. Lifeguarding issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency;
2. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency;

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Sufficient strength and coordination to rescue submerged victims and remove them from the water.

Certifications must be kept current throughout the length of employment. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of current/valid certification may result in termination of employment.

Possession of the following certification or equivalent within twelve (12) months of appointment:

1. Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency; and
2. Title 22 - First Aid for Public Safety Personnel issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience working as a lifeguard.
2. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientations, disabilities, and ethnic backgrounds.
3. Ability to perform difficult record keeping involving considerable amount of judgment, speed and accuracy.
4. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with students, faculty/staff, public and others.
6. Ability to relate to a culturally, socially diversified student body.
7. Effective communication skills.
8. Ability to perform under pressure, andanalyze situations accurately and adapt effective courses of action.
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