Lifeguard

City of Morgan Hill; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Sick leave up to 40 hours/year

PARS retirement system

Job summary

City of Morgan Hill is seeking lifeguards for year-round, part-time, non-benefited positions at the City’s aquatics facilities. Responsibilities include supervising pools, performing rescues, administering first aid and CPR, and documenting incidents. Certifications and flexibility to work early shifts are required.

Candidates must be able to work 10–20 hours weekly, outdoors in varying weather, and comply with PARS retirement provisions for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Certified Lifeguard at Aquatics Center or Centennial Recreation Center.
• Conduct rescues, administer first aid, provide CPR, and coordinate with emergency personnel as needed.
• Maintain rescue and first aid supplies and document incidents as required.
• Record daily activity logs of rescues and pool rule enforcement.
• Work to ensure safety and compliance with pool rules during shifts.

Skills

CPR

First aid

Rescue techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

Job description

Lifeguard

$17.50 per hour for High School Students

Year-Round, Part-Time Position (Temporary, Non-Benefited)

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

Salary

This is a year-round, part-time, temporary position with no benefits. The salary range for this position is $17.50 per hour for High School Students. $19.50 per hour for High School Graduates.

Description

Lifeguard

$17.50 per hour for High School Students

$19.50 per hour for High School Graduates

Year-Round, Part-Time Position (Temporary, Non-Benefited)

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around swimming pools, enforce regulations to ensure safety and prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress.

Salary

This is a year-round, part-time, temporary position with no benefits. The salary range for this position is $17.50 per hour for High School Students. $19.50 per hour for High School Graduates.

Higher hourly rate (up to $23 per hour) for shifts starting before 6am.

Schedule

We are currently hiring lifeguards for year-round. Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, mid-days and holidays from September through May.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened, and those applicants determined to have the best experience, skills, and qualifications will be invited for an oral interview. All applicants must have a current American Red Cross certification. Prior to appointment, applicant must authorize a reference check, a background check must be completed, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice.

This announcement may close without notice.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties

• Perform duties of a Certified Lifeguard from fixed or roving posts within the Aquatics Center or Centennial Recreation Center.
• Perform rescues, administer first aid, perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and summon supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies
• Compile written reports to document rescues, injuries, and other incidents as required
• Keep daily activity logs of rescues and other incidents involving the administration of first aid and enforcement of pool rules
• Perform routine tasks to ensure first aid supplies and other emergency equipment are in stock and in good working condition
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

Education

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is desirable, but not required.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Lifeguard is desirable, but not required.

Certificates

• All Lifeguards are required to have a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

Special Requirements

• Position requires availability of 10-20 hours per week. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours; including early mornings, mid-day and holidays.
• Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Applicants must be physically capable of sustained walking, standing, or climbing.
• Applicants must be willing to wear City of Morgan Hill Lifeguard uniforms and swim wear at all times when on duty.

Part-time, temporary positions are non-benefitted, at-will positions. Part-time employees are enrolled in the PARS retirement system and the employee pays 7.5%, which is deducted from the employees' payroll check. The PARS retirement system is in lieu of participating in social security. Part-time employees participate in the Medicare portion of social security as that is a required program.

You may accrue up to 40 hours a year in sick leave based on the number of hours worked within the year.