Lifeguard - Seasonal

City of Fontana; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Lifeguards for seasonal summer programs. In this part-time role, you will ensure the safety of pool patrons, enforce regulations, and provide swimming instruction to various age groups. The position requires strong swimming skills, effective communication, and the ability to respond to emergencies swiftly. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience in a dynamic environment while contributing to community safety and enjoyment. Join a team committed to excellence and make a difference this summer!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water safety, rescue methods, and lifesaving techniques.
• Ability to instruct swimming classes for all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Enforce pool regulations and perform rescues as needed.
• Instruct swimming classes and maintain pool area.

Skills

Swimming Proficiency

Water Safety Knowledge

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lifeguard Certification

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Definition

CURRENT VACANCIES IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS:

SEASONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS

This is a SEASONAL position for summer programs only. Work schedule is flexible and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Under supervision, enforce all pool regulations, perform rescues, instruct swimming classes in beginning through advanced skills, maintain pool area and equipment, and does related work as required.

Essential Functions

The employee must have the ability to:

• Swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Meet standards of swimming competency as established by the American Red Cross Aquatic Standards and the Fontana Community Services Department.
• Prevent dangerous situations, recognize emergencies, and take appropriate action.
• Effectively enforce pool rules and policies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with both staff and pool patrons.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Performs any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.
• This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

Working Conditions: Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking on level or unleveled and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. This position requires near and far vision for reading written documents and in the observation of participants during activities. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and /or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors. Will also be working in outdoor area and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience/Education: A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have the knowledge of:

Principles and practices of water safety, rescue methods, lifesaving techniques, and first aid as applied to accidents in the water and surrounding pool areas.

Techniques and methods of swimming instruction for all age groups.

The incumbent must be at least fifteen (15) years of age to be a Lifeguard in accordance with the American Red Cross certification programs.

Anyone under the age of eighteen (18) and still in High School must have a valid work permit.

Licenses/Certifications:

Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, the following certifications established by the American Red Cross:

• Lifeguard and First Aid Training
• CPR/AED for Lifeguards or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)

*RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

First review of applications:	January 13, 2025
First round of testing:	January 26 2025
First round of interviews:	January 26, 2025

*All dates above are tentative and are subject to change.

This position is part-time, at-will, without benefits, unless required by law.

01

Do you understand that this position is seasonal, part-time, at-will, without benefits, and is a limited term not to exceed six (6) months?

• Yes


• No

02

Are you the age of 18 or over?

• Yes


• No

03

Are you at least fifteen (15) years of age?

• Yes


• No

04

Do you understand that if you are under the age of 18, you must provide a valid work permit?

• Yes


• No

05

Do you possess at least one (1) full season as a Lifeguard & WSI?

• Yes


• No

06

Do you understand that this position requires the possession of, and continuously throughout employment, the following certifications established by the American Red Cross:
- Lifeguard/First Aid Training
- CPR/AED for Lifeguards or professional rescuer
- First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)
- Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certification

• Yes


• No

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