HOURLY - Lifeguard

City of Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Las Vegas is seeking a Lifeguard for a part-time, hourly position at municipal pools. You will protect swimmers, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies to ensure a safe aquatic environment.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification is preferred and must be obtained before hire. A swim/tread test will be required, followed by a brief interview. Flexible hours and community program involvement are available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification preferred; must be obtained prior to hire.
• Ability to pass pool swim and treading tests as described.
• Bilingual skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards pool and patrons.
• Monitors activities at the pool to prevent accidents.
• Administers First Aid.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
• Enforces and adheres to pool rules and regulations.
• Provides general information on pool operation to patrons.
• May set up/take down equipment for programs and events.
• Maintains order and cleanliness in pool and adjoining areas.
• Possible coaching.

Skills

Water safety

First Aid

Communication

Education

Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Job description

Career Opportunity

the city of Las Vegas Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs department invites applications for Lifeguard.

This is an hourly level, part-time position.

Scheduled hours for this position are limited to 19 hours or less per week (Shift will vary based on the needs of the programs and facility). Hourly employees are also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 12 month period.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff.

Pool Locations

• Municipal Pool 431 E. Bonanza Road
• Pavilion Pool 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive
• Doolittle Pool 1940 N. J St.
• Garside Pool 250 S. Torrey Pines Drive
• Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Pool 889 N. Pecos Road
• Baker Pool 1020 E. St. Louis Ave

Interview Process

Candidates will complete a 10-minute swim followed by a hiring interview. Please bring appropriate swim attire.

Physical Testing Details

Swim/Tread Event-timed

• Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface, swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combo of both. (no back or side swimming)
• Tread water with legs only for 2 minutes (add 10 lb. brick as an option for 1 minute).
• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combo of both.

The first 100 yards must be freestyle and will be timed. Maximum allotted time is 1:45.

Please note: our CLV standard for the 100 yard swim is 1:45.

Please note: our CLV standard for the tread is a 1 minute tread while holding a ten pound brick. The brick must be held out of the water with both hands. If you wish to attempt this on the date of your tryout, please make staff aware. If offered employment, candidate will be given a specific date in which the event should be completed per our standard.

Each candidate receives only ONE attempt.

Skill Drill-timed

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
• Surface dive down to the depth of 13 feet to retrieve a yellow dummy or 10 pound brick.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the dummy or brick with both hands and keeping the face out of the water.
• Exit the pool without using the ladder.

TIME LIMIT IS 1 minute 40 seconds.

Each candidate receives only ONE attempt.

All physical tests are pass or fail. If any part of this physical testing is a "fail," the candidate may retry on a separate date. A candidate can reschedule to retry as many times as they would like until they pass each component of the physical testing details.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current/future openings.

Selection Process

The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

NOTE: Eligible applicants will be contacted via phone or e-mail only if moving forward to the interview process. If you are not contacted, your application will remain active for a period of four (4) months.

Duties include but not limited to the following

• Safeguards pool and patrons
• Monitors activities at the pool to prevent accidents
• Administers First Aid
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards
• Enforces and adheres to pool rules and regulations
• Provides general information on pool operation to patrons
• May set up/take down equipment for program and/or special events
• Maintains order and cleanliness in the pool and adjoining areas
• Possible coaching

Minimum 16 years of age

Note: Any candidate under 18yrs old must have an adult present to complete the processing in if selected.

Training

• Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Bilingual skills are desirable
• Expected to attend and complete all in and out of water mandatory trainings.

License or Certificate

• Possession of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification is desired at the date of application and required prior to the date of hire. (Note: The Shallow Water and Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Certification is NOT applicable.)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to pass physical Swim Testing as mentioned above.

Competencies

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.