Lifeguard (Pool)-Part Time

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

Job summary

City of Hawthorne Lifeguard position involves teaching swimming, guarding the municipal pool, and ensuring patron safety under supervision from the Assistant Recreation Supervisor and Aquatics Director.

Three vacancies exist. Responsibilities include monitoring pool usage, maintaining facilities and participating in aquatics programs and safety activities as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Possess current Red Cross certifications in: 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 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.

Education

High school graduation 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 receives direction from the Assistant Recreation Supervisor and/or Aquatics Director.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

We currently have three (3) vacancies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.