General Lifeguard (Limited Term)

Poway Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Poway Unified School District is seeking a Limited Term Lifeguard to supervise pool activities, ensure safety, and assist with aquatic programs. The position runs generally 7:30am–4:00pm and offers placement on the district's swimming facilities.

Under the Aquatics Supervisor, you will observe, respond to emergencies, perform maintenance, and coordinate with teachers and community groups. Applicants must have a high school diploma and lifeguarding experience, plus current First Aid, CPR, and

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year lifeguarding experience with teaching swimming is required.
• Current First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Training certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Observe students and patrons to ensure safe pool and activity areas.
• Respond to emergencies; provide first aid per procedures; document incidents.
• Assist in swimming instruction and support physical education teachers.
• Maintain pool supplies and equipment; process requisitions.
• Communicate with staff and community groups about pool operations.
• Perform routine pool maintenance and water testing.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR

First Aid

Swimming instruction

Water safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This is a Limited Term Assignment to cover a leave of absence. Although not guarenteed, contracted positions and/or additional substitute opportunities may become available.

Shifts are generally 7:30am - 4:00pm

PUSD Classification Salary Range: $19.46 - $24.91 per hour

Limited Term (Sub) Salary: $19.46 per hour (step 1)

Selection Procedure

Applications will be screened, and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process, which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), multiple-choice question test, job-related performance exercise, and technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of the Personnel Commission.

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).

Summary

Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, observe students and patrons at an assigned swimming pool and adjacent facilities; assure healthy and safe conditions for physical education and instructional programs and special events; perform minor maintenance and periodic water testing activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Observe students and patrons at an assigned swimming pool and adjacent facilities; assure healthy and safe conditions for physical education and instructional programs and special events.
• Respond to emergency situations as required; perform first aid to injuries according to established American Red Cross procedures; District and County protocol, including removing victim from water; complete accident reports.
• Assist in the implementation of swimming instruction and community recreation programs; provide instructional assistance to physical education teachers with swim class.
• Maintain pool supply and equipment inventory as directed; submit requisitions for pool supplies as needed; prepare and maintain related records and reports.
• Communicate with a variety of staff, local community organizations and others to provide information related to pool operations and others.
• Perform minor maintenance and periodic water testing activities; take periodic water saturation tests and adjust as necessary; backwash filters; clean and change pump strainers; move, repair and replace lane lines, pool covers, starting blocks and others.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Graduation from high school and one year related lifeguarding experience including some experience teaching swimming lessons.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid First Aid (Title 22) Certificate.
• Valid CPR Certificate.
• Valid Lifeguard Training Certificate.

*Updated Pending Personnel Commission Board Approval

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Of

• Lifesaving methods and techniques including artificial respiration and CPR.
• Water safety.
• Pool operation and general maintenance methods.
• Methods of maintaining pool areas and facilities in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
• Competitive swimming and swim instruction techniques.
• American Red Cross policies and procedures.
• Health department laws, rules and regulations related to the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability To

• Swim with proficiency.
• Observe students during swim classes, preventing dangerous situations from developing and rescuing persons in distress.
• Perform artificial respiration and CPR.
• Communicate effectively with students and patrons to assure student safety and well-being and rules, regulations and safety requirements are met.
• Operate, clean and perform routine maintenance on swimming pool.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

Working Conditions

Environment

• Outdoor work environment.
• Emergency situations.

Physical Demands

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to monitor pool activities.

Hazards

• Contact with blood and other body fluids.
• Communicable diseases.
• Chemicals associated with a pool.