LIFEGUARD & WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR

City of Huntington Beach; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community in Huntington Beach as a Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor! This part-time role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with the community while promoting water safety and swimming skills. Ideal candidates will be energetic and enthusiastic, ready to conduct lessons and ensure the safety of all pool patrons. With a commitment to excellence, the City of Huntington Beach provides a comprehensive American Red Cross Swim Program, catering to all ages and skill levels. If you're passionate about water safety and enjoy working with diverse groups, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Candidates must have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications in lifeguarding and water safety instruction are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct swimming lessons and lifesaving classes.
• Provide lifeguarding duties and ensure pool safety.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Lifeguarding

Swimming Instruction

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Job description

This is a Part Time, Non Permanent position
Pay Schedule:

• Lifeguard (Entry or Experienced): $16.57 - $23.34
• Water Safety Instructor (Entry or Experienced): $17.41 - $24.53

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors with the Community and Library Services Department.

We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic individuals who have a desire to conduct swimming lessons, diving and lifesaving classes; provide lifeguarding duties, patrol pool decks, and assist the pool manager/aquatics supervisor in the total safety of pool operation and other related work.

Please Note: Vacancies for these positions occur sporadically. The hiring department will contact applicants as needed.

Ideal candidates must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people.
Hours worked per week may vary.
The City of Huntington Beach offers a complete American Red Cross Swim Program. Our program is designed to meet a variety of swimming needs. Whether it is learning new swimming techniques or recreational enjoyment of the water, we have something for everybody. The swim courses follow the American Red Cross standards. Year-round classes are offered to participants age six months through adult and teach skills from water adjustment through lifeguarding techniques. Our swim instructors are certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and lifeguards.
Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 – June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

Under supervision, provides program information, customer service, may collect money or donations, and perform a variety of routine and semi-skilled tasks including but not limited to the following:

Conduct swimming lessons, diving and lifesaving classes; provide lifeguarding duties, patrol pool decks, and assist the pool manager/aquatics supervisor in the total safety of pool operation and other related work.

The qualifications vary depending on the position. Please see the "Supplemental Questions" for details.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

• Application Review
• Department Interview
• Selection Process
• Background Investigation
• Appointment