Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor (Seasonal) (20616882) 25-27

Lincolnca; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor at a city known for its charm and community spirit. This seasonal role offers the chance to teach essential swimming skills while ensuring the safety of all participants at the McBean Memorial Pool. With flexible scheduling and a focus on teamwork, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents. If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old and have a work permit if under 18.
• Possess current lifeguard and first aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers and enforce safety rules.
• Conduct swimming lessons and maintain pool facilities.
• Provide first aid and CPR as needed.

Skills

Swimming Instruction

Water Safety

CPR and First Aid

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate

American Red Cross CPR/AED Certificate

American Red Cross Title 22 First Aid Certificate

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate

Job description

• Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor (Seasonal)

Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor (Seasonal) (20616882)

The City of Lincoln is located at the edge of Northern California’s foothills, 27 miles northeast of California’s State Capital, Sacramento. With apopulation of 54,538 Lincoln was one of the fastest growing cities in the country from 2000 to 2007, yet has managed to maintain the small town charm that has made it such a desired location to live, work and play.

Lincoln sprang up as a railroad terminal in the 1800’s as the western United States realized massive growth. Today Lincoln continues its agricultural heritage and is also known for its production of clay, lumber and building materials. The world-renowned Gladding McBean & Company, located in downtown Lincoln, is the only remaining major manufacturer of decorative architectural terra cotta in the United States. The plant also produces clay sewer pipe and is one of Lincoln’s major employers. Other top employers in the area include Sierra Pacific Industries, Rogers Coffee, RobbJack and Western Placer Unified School District.

Lincoln still retains its small town atmosphere with tree lined streets, quaint shopping and dining and a town square filled with community events throughout the year and has the lowest crime rate in the county. Annual festivities that help contribute to Lincoln’s small town charm and appeal include events such as Farmer’s Market during the summer, a traditional Fourth of July Parade and celebration, the Tour de Lincoln Bike Ride, a Classic Car Show, Lincoln Showcase a Food and Wine Tasting Event and a Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony each December.

Lincoln values its small town atmosphere, yet encourages careful, well-planned growth. Residents and city officials alike share a positive, forward-looking attitude toward expansion for their city with a common goal to foster a progressive business climate while maintaining a desirable balance of employment, housing, commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. A new General Plan was completed in 2008, providing a blueprint for the community and the future growth of Lincoln.

As it continues with its future development, Lincoln insists that new growth is well planned. The City’s goal is to maintain its small town atmosphere while bringing to Lincoln a more balanced jobs to housing ratio and an associated diversified and healthy revenue stream.

A City of Opportunity

Our Mission Statement: To provide the highest level of service responsive to our community's expectations and to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality.

We are now hiring part-time Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructorsfor our aquatics programs!

Located at the McBean Memorial Pool, ourLifeguards and Water Safety Instructors are an essential part of the aquatics recreational programs that we offer our residents. Be a part of a team that teaches important swimming skills and allows everyone to beat the heat and have fun!

We are looking for candidates withqualities such as reliability, creativity, dependability and enthusiasm. The aquatics programs will require you to workvarious days, weekends or evenings, but we are flexible with schedules.

• Lifeguard: $16.50000-$18.55509 hourly
• Water Safety Instructor: $16.80000-$19.48285 hourly

DEFINITION:

Under the direct or general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, performs a variety of duties to supervise the pool, decks, and additional areas of an aquatic facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Maintain constant surveillance as assigned to safeguard swimmers from drowning and other accidents.
• Maintain discipline and orderly conduct among patrons and enforce all pertinent City pool rules and regulations in order to maintain a safe environment.
• Promote and enforce water safety procedures; effect swimming rescues; render first aid and CPR as required.
• Assist in the planning, promoting and organizing of prescribed Red Cross programs and special events.
• Perform pool facility maintenance functions as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports.
• Conduct classes at all participant levels (beginning through advanced) and supervise students and swim lesson aide(s).
• Prepare daily lesson plans for assigned swim instruction classes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Perform heavy manual labor; learn to operate a variety of equipment; work with tools related to recreational maintenance. The position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The incumbent needs to have the ability to hear and speak for purposes of communication. The position also requires both near and far vision when administering programs and operating equipment. The need to lift, carry and push equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. The incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (The following are a representative sample of the KSAs necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Knowledge of:

Principles and techniques of swimming instruction for various age groups; principles and practices of water safety and swimming rescue techniques; proper stroke mechanics; principles and techniques of CPR and first aid; practices and methods of public relations and customer service; and techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.

Skills to:

Receive direction and follow oral and written instructions; be reliable, dependable, creative, and enthusiastic; and develop effective working relationships with fellow city employees, children, and parents.

Ability to:

On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk; swim with proficiency and endurance; render life saving measures; interpret policies and procedures, and explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff; supervise groups of swimmers; intermittently set up equipment, move and carry supplies and equipment; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less; prevent accidents and conduct effective rescues; understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions and solid problem-solving methods; respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR; prepare reports, course records, and lesson plans; maintain accurate and up-to-date records; work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; understand and carry out written and oral directions; communicate tactfully with customers; communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing; promote and enforce safety procedures including proper use of equipment; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical exam, drug-screening and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling [phone] or [e-mail] . The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

No experience required. Must be at least 15 years of age at the time of employment. Must obtain a work permit if under the age of 18.

License or Certifications:

• Possession of a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate by date of appointment.
• Possession of a current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate by date of appointment.
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Title 22 First Aid for Public Personnel certificate by date of appointment.
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate by date of appointment.