Lifeguard/Instructor

Brea City Hall; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Lifeguards/Instructors to ensure the safety and enjoyment of patrons at their aquatic facilities. In this vital role, you will monitor swimming activities, enforce safety regulations, and provide first aid as necessary. Ideal candidates will possess the required certifications and a passion for teaching swimming at all levels. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while working in a supportive environment. If you are enthusiastic about water safety and enjoy working with people, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old with some high school completed.
• Valid lifeguard and CPR certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control activities of swimmers.
• Teach all levels of instructional swim programs.
• Perform CPR and first aid as needed.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Public Contact

Education

High School Completion

Tools

Lifeguard Training Certificate

Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certificate

Job description

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future Lifeguard/Instructor vacancies.

To monitor and control activities of swimmers; enforce swimming pool rules and regulations; rescue and administer first aid treatment to children and adults in distress; teach all levels of instructional swim programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Supervision is provided by higher level Community Services personnel. No supervision is exercised.

Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.)

1. Teach all levels of instructional swim program.
2. Patrol swimming pool areas, correct unsafe practices, assist swimmers in distress.
3. Enforce swimming pool rules and regulations regarding conduct of patrons.
4. Perform CPR and other first aid treatment as required.
5. Perform related duties, as assigned.

Experience and Education

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is:

Experience

Some public contact experience is desired.

Education

Minimum of 16 years of age with some high school completed.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent.

Valid American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent.

Valid American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) or equivalent.

Bloodborne Pathogens Certification.

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate or equivalent.

Employees must possess all required certifications by start of summer Aquatics program. All certifications must be maintained throughout employment in order to remain in the position.

TO BE CONSIDERED

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brea/ to submit a City of Brea electronic employment application.

Electronic applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City of Brea employment application. The City of Brea cannot accept responsibility for notifying candidates of incomplete applications. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Shall consist of two phases: (If you should need assistance in completing the employment application or in participating in the selection process, please notify Human Resources prior to the filing deadline or as soon as possible).

Phase One

Application Review: The first phase of the selection process shall be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate’s application. Those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education and experience, as submitted, may be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process. No weight shall be assigned to this phase of the selection process.

Phase Two

Oral Appraisal Interview: Candidates who receive a minimum score of 70% on this phase shall have their name placed on the Eligibility List for Lifeguard/Instructor. Eligibility Lists are generally valid for one year. Once the list is established, the Community Services Department may conduct follow-up assessments.

Prospective candidates must successfully complete a thorough background review. Upon a contingent offer of employment, prospective candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and provide proof of legal work status. All new employees will be fingerprinted as a part of the employment process and a criminal history check will be conducted with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, in the event of a disaster, City employees are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

THE CITY OF BREA RECRUITS, PROMOTES, AND HIRES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR CONDITION, GENETIC INFORMATION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, EXCEPT IN THOSE SPECIFIC INSTANCES WHEREBY A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION DEMANDS OTHERWISE. THE CITY OF BREA HIRES ONLY UNITED STATES CITIZENS OR LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED ALIENS.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.