Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

City of Rosemead; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking city department dedicated to promoting community well-being through recreation. This part-time role involves monitoring aquatic facilities, teaching swimming classes, and ensuring the safety of all patrons. You will play a crucial role in creating a positive environment while enforcing safety regulations and providing excellent customer service. If you are passionate about swimming, safety, and community engagement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents and visitors alike. Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older and able to swim 500 yards within 10 minutes.
• Current certifications in lifeguarding and CPR/First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor aquatics facilities and enforce safety rules.
• Teach swimming and water safety classes to various age groups.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of pool facilities.

Skills

Lifesaving techniques

Customer service

Swimming instruction

Emergency response

Monitoring safety standards

Education

High School Diploma

Valid work permit (if applicable)

Tools

Lifeguard Training Certificate

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL SEVERAL PART-TIME VACANCIES IN THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

FILING DEADLINE: The recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time with or without prior notice. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Selection of candidates will be on a first come, first served basis. As applications are received, they will be immediately reviewed. Candidates who clearly best meet or exceed the minimum qualifications will be invited to the testing process.

WORK SCHEDULE: The position works a variable work schedule with an average of 18 to 25 hours per week, limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year and is "at-will". Candidates must be available to work all assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends, split shifts, and holidays.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, monitors aquatics facility and guests, enforces established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, performs pool and facility maintenance; coordinates and organizes activities and special events; teaches swimming classes to all age groups and monitors the activities of swimmers in swim lessons; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Promotes a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior; consistently enforces rules and policies.
• Teaches first aid, water safety, and swimming classes.
• Provides customer services and information to guests and visitors; reports and resolves complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities within scope of authority.
• Prevents accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of swimming pool patrons; monitors activities in the facilities for individuals who may need assistance or guidance.
• Assures cleanliness of pool and facility and that all equipment is in safe operating condition; cleans and maintains pool area; performs regular water tests, monitors pool chemical levels, and makes necessary adjustments to pool chemical balance; maintains inventory of chemicals and supplies.
• Warns patrons against dangerous practices such as running on the deck and diving into shallow water; instructs non-swimmers and weak swimmers to stay out of deep water.
• Enters the water to rescue persons in distress; resuscitates rescued swimmers; administers first aid to the injured, and calls Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases.
• Organizes and coordinates special events.
• Maintains daily logs, and prepares incident, accident, and operations reports.
• Assists with planning and implementation of City recreation programs and special events.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Must be able to swim 500 yards within 10 minutes. Must be able to pass a 2-minute water treat test and brick tow under 1 minute, 15 seconds. Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older and have a valid work permit, if applicable.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• City policies and procedures.
• Rules and regulations governing the maintenance and safety of municipal aquatics facilities and equipment.
• Lifesaving methods and procedures, including, first aid, water rescue methods, and resuscitation measures.
• Swimming pool maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
• Principles of water chemistry, chlorination, and pH balancing.
• Customer service principles and methods.

SKILL IN:

• Promoting a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior.
• Monitoring pool facility and guests for violations of rules and safety standards.
• Teaching water safety and recreation classes.
• Effectively using emergency techniques for standard water approach, rescue, and resuscitation.
• Acting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Understanding and interpreting City policies, regulations, and State and Federal laws.
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), and CPR/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer Certificates are required. All certifications must be obtained within 30 days of employment. The City will train and assist with certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed at City recreation facilities and venues; excellent swimming skills required; must maintain physical standards prescribed by the City. May be required to travel to various sites, locations and/or events. Team members are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours; team members are required to assume duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

Candidates UNDER 18 years of age and enrolled in high school must obtain and submit a valid work permit prior to employment. For information and the application for a work permit please visit your school's Career Center or the California Department of Education.

PARKS AND RECREATION: All employment offers, including appointment/rehire are conditional based upon the successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan (fingerprinting) required by the Educational Code §10911.5, California Public Resource Code §5164, and Penal Code §11105.3 which requires public recreation employees having direct contact with minors to be fingerprinted prior to employment and all pre-employment screening processes required for the job, which will include a pre-employment physical, tuberculosis (TB) test, and drug screen test paid for by the City.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), military and veteran status.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION: The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER: City of Rosemead employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

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