Lifeguard (Part-time)

City of El Segundo; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of El Segundo is seeking part-time, non-benefited lifeguards to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons at City aquatic facilities.

We are looking for candidates who are responsible, attentive, and committed to providing a safe and positive experience for the community. Available Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.; Weekends 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Must hold current American Red Cross certifications and be at least 16 years of age.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current American Red Cross certification in First Aid, CPR & AED.
• Lifeguard Training and ability to enforce rules.
• Availability for morning, day and evening hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protects the life and well-being of patrons by applying safety procedures and enforcing rules.
• Performs rescues and administers CPR/first aid as needed.
• Enforces safety rules and ordinances and communicates with patrons.
• Assists with pool maintenance and attends trainings.

Skills

Lifesaving

First aid

Pool safety

Communication

Education

Reading and writing ability

Job description

The City of El Segundo is seeking part-time, non-benefited, dependable Lifeguards to help ensure the safety and well-being of patrons at City aquatic facilities. We are looking for candidates who are responsible, attentive, and committed to providing a safe and positive experience for the community. Available Schedule: Monday - Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Weekends: 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

DEFINITION

This is a part-time, non-benefitted, at-will position exempt from the classified service. Provides safety and protection to pool patrons by explaining and enforcing rules to prevent accidents, and when required, makes rescues and performs emergency care. The lifeguard is required to work morning, day, and evening hours, including weekends.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Recreation Supervisor, Aquatics Recreation Coordinator or Senior Lifeguard.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Protects the life and well-being of each and every patron by implementing the latest safety procedures, policies, rules, regulations and ordinances set forth by both the American Red Cross and City of El Segundo;
• Prevents patron accidents;
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency first aid as needed;
• Enforces safety rules and ordinances. In an emergency, the Lifeguard must think quickly and clearly, in some cases taking personal risks and exerting considerable physical effort;
• May conduct beginning to advanced swim level courses;
• Assists in the basic maintenance and upkeep of the pool and facility;
• Attends all in-service trainings;
• Follows oral and written instructions;
• Regularly and predictably attends work; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of

• Lifesaving methods and application of first aid;
• Pool safety and procedures;
• Methods and practices of pool cleaning and maintenance;
• Teaching principles and practices, swimming instruction techniques and methods; and
• Safe work practices.

Skill in

• Performing a wide variety of swimming and diving skills;
• Effectively enforcing safety and health regulations relating to aquatics programs;
• Rescuing distressed swimmers and performing emergency care;
• Possessing sufficient strength, agility, hearing, and vision to perform the duties of a Lifeguard;
• Maintaining presence of mind in emergency situations;
• Using safety equipment;
• Communicating verbally in a clear and concise manner;
• Promoting a positive, friendly and energetic work environment;
• Regularly and predictably attending work;
• Following directions from a supervisor;
• Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures;
• Accepting constructive criticism; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public.

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Experience

Must be at least 16 years of age. Previous aquatic work experience, strong leadership skills and athletic background are highly desirable.

Education

Completion of formal or informal education at a level that provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job.

Licensing/Certificates

Current American Red Cross certification in the following: First Aid, CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training at the time of application.

Working Conditions

The work is regularly performed indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions. Must be able to work in an outdoor public pool environment. May be required to work a varied schedule, which may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Will be required to wear uniform while on duty.

Supplemental information

Individuals in this classification are required to successfully pass a background check that complies with Public Resources Code section 5164, which mandates that a city that hires a person to work at a park, playground, recreational center or beach, in a position having supervisory or disciplinary authority over a minor, shall complete an application that inquires whether that individual has been convicted of specified criminal offenses.

Disaster Service Worker

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

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.