Lifeguard (Pool)-Part Time

City of Hawthorne; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hawthorne is seeking a Lifeguard to perform routine public contact and safety work at the municipal pool, including teaching swimming lessons and serving as a pool lifeguard. The position reports to the Assistant Recreation Supervisor and/or Aquatics Director.

We currently have three vacancies and responsibilities include enforcing safety rules, supervising pool use, and assisting in aquatics events.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of appointment.
• Possess current Red Cross certifications: First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training, AED Module, and WSI Title 22.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Teaches swimming lessons according to the prescribed routine and curriculum.
• Tests participants for swimming skill levels and approves progression to more advanced classes.
• Monitors pool use and enforces safety rules.
• Patrols the swimming pool and aquatics facility.
• Assists with aquatics competitions and related events.
• Monitors and maintains pool filtration system.
• Tests and adjusts pool water chemistry to standards.
• Officiates at swimming meetings.
• Serves on municipal employee committees as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

THE POSITION

The Lifeguard works under general supervision performing routine public contact and safety work in teaching swimming lessons and serving as a pool lifeguard at the municipal pool.

THE POSITION

The Lifeguard works under general supervision performing routine public contact and safety work in teaching swimming lessons and serving as a pool lifeguard at the municipal pool.

The position receives direction from the Assistant Recreation Supervisor and/or Aquatics Director.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

We currently have three (3) vacancies.

Essential Functions

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to this classification. The duties included on this list are examples and not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

• Teaches a swimming lesson according to a prescribed routine and curriculum;
• Tests program participants for swimming skill levels; passes participants for participation in more advanced classes;
• Monitors the use of the swimming pool; enforces safety rules;
• Patrols the swimming pool and aquatics facility;
• Assists in implementing various aquatics competitions;
• Monitors and maintains pool filtration system;
• Monitors pool water chemistry through testing of water samples;
• Adjusts chemistry as needed to maintain standards;
• Officiates at swimming meetings;
• Serves a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• High school graduation or GED equivalent;
• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment;

Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements

• Possess current Red Cross certifications in the following: First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training, AED Module, and WSI Title 22.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance poliy.

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