Lifeguard

City of San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of San Luis Obispo lifeguards are trained professionals focusing on water safety and customer service at the pool. Average hours per week range from 10 to 40, with a pay rate between $18.39 and $21.33 per hour.

Staff work under the Recreation Supervisor for Aquatics, may coordinate part-time staff and volunteers, and enforce facility rules to ensure a safe swimming environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate.
• Minimum first aid hours: 15 hours of certified training per Title 22.
• Minimum CPR training: 9 hours of instruction including adult, child and infant CPR per Title 22.

Responsibilities

• Program supervision, including prevention of accidents and user/staff safety.
• Guard/monitor customers using the swimming pool.
• Professionally enforces facility rules regarding use of the pool, locker rooms, and general public area.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning; administers first aid and emergency care when needed.
• Stops any dangerous activity and removes any hazardous conditions from the facility.
• Checks safety equipment for serviceability and proper placement.
• Determines and records chlorine and pH value of water during daily activities. Monitors and records water temperatures.
• Inspects facility for cleanliness. Hoses decks, vacuum pool, cleans floors, walls, doors, and windows when needed.
• Prepare facility reports completely as needed during the shift.
• Report facility safety issues to the Aquatic Specialist or Recreation Coordinator.
• Report all major emergencies and calls to 911 to the Recreation Coordinator and the Recreation Supervisor immediately.
• Complete all required training and in-services provided by management while currently assigned to active duty.
• Provide excellent customer service to the swimming pool customers.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard safety

First aid

Lifesaving techniques

Pool SOPs

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

First aid certification (Title 22)

CPR certification (adult/child/infant)

Job description

Job Summary

Lifeguards are trained professionals specializing in water safety.

Average Hours per week: 10-40

Pay Rate: $18.39 to $21.33 per hour

Supervision Received

Employees in this classification work under direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor for Aquatics.

Supervision Exercised

Employees in this classification may coordinate the work of other part-time recreation staff and volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Program supervision, including prevention of accidents and user/staff safety.


• Guard/monitor customers using the swimming pool.


• Professionally enforces facility rules regarding use of the pool, locker rooms, and general public area.


• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning; administers first aid and emergency care when needed.


• Stops any dangerous activity and removes any hazardous conditions from the facility.


• Checks safety equipment for serviceability and proper placement.


• Determines and records chlorine and pH value of water during daily activities. Monitors and records water temperatures.


• Inspects facility for cleanliness. Hoses decks, vacuum pool, cleans floors, walls, doors, and windows when needed.


• Prepare facility reports completely as needed during the shift.


• Report facility safety issues to the Aquatic Specialist or Recreation Coordinator.


• Report all major emergencies and calls to 911 to the Recreation Coordinator and the Recreation Supervisor immediately.


• Complete all required training and in-services provided by management while currently assigned to active duty.


• Provide excellent customer service to the swimming pool customers.

Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Lifeguarding safety policies, water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid.


• Some knowledge of standard pool operating procedures.

Ability to

• Interact courteously with co-workers and the public in a manner which projects a positive image of the Department.


• Ability to recognize hazardous situations.


• Adopt the facility emergency action plan.


• Respond to all details of an emergency.


• Retain knowledge learned through training.


• Professionally discipline the public who use the pool facility.


• Follow oral and written instructions.


• Work efficiently as part of a team and independently.

Education and Experience

• Must possess the following:


• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate.


• Minimum first aid acceptable is 15 hours of certified training in compliance with Title 22 of State law.


• Minimum CPR training acceptable is 9 hours of instruction, including certification in adult, child and infant CPR, use of breathing devices and 2 rescuer CPR in compliance with Title 22 of State law.

Employment Standards

• Possession of:
  
  
  
  • Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
  
  
  • Not less than 15 years of age at time of appointment.
  
  
  • The ability to follow written and oral instructions.