Pool Guard Trainee (SR-11)

County of Maui; Wailuku (HI); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County of Maui seeks a Pool Guard Trainee to learn lifeguarding principles and help maintain pool areas. Duties include attending training sessions, assisting with safety rules, and performing basic lifeguarding under supervision.

Applicants must meet education/fitness requirements and obtain ARC Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid, and related certifications prior to completion of probation; position offers on-site work at Maui facilities with a dynamic training program.

Formación

• Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.

Responsabilidades

• Attends training sessions and participates in on-the-job training, drills and demonstrations concerning lifeguarding and first aid procedures and techniques.
• Familiarizes self with departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides information and assistance to the general public.
• Maintains the pool and surrounding pool area.
• Under immediate supervision, performs limited lifeguarding duties.

Educación

ARC Lifeguard Training / Lifeguarding Certificate

American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer

ARC Water Safety Instructor Certificate

Emergency Medical Responder

Descripción del empleo

Description

SHIFT MAY VARY, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS, INCLUDING: NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

IMPORTANT: HIRING RATES WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from SR-11C ($3,606) to SR-11E ($3,900) per month.

Serves in a trainee capacity, receiving on-and-off the job training to learn the theories, techniques and methods used in lifeguarding; maintains pool and pool area; performs lifeguard duties under immediate supervision; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class represents the entry level class in the Pool Guard series. It involves formal and informal training in the basic principles, practices, methods and techniques of lifeguarding. Work assignments are made concurrently with orientation and training, and continued guidance and instructions are provided during such assignments.

Examples of Duties

• Attends training sessions and participates in informal discussions, on-the-job training, practice drills and demonstrations concerning lifeguarding and first aid procedures and techniques.


• Familiarizes self with departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.


• Provides information and assistance to the general public.


• Maintains the pool and surrounding pool area.


• Under immediate supervision, performs limited lifeguarding duties.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Prior to completion of the probationary period, possession of a current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training or Lifeguarding Certificate; a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Certificate or ARC Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certificate; a current ARC Water Safety Instructor Certificate; and completion of the Emergency Medical Responder course.

Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn and apply lifeguarding and first aid methods and techniques; learn the operation and maintenance of the various pool equipment; act quickly and effectively in emergency situations; swim and learn water rescue techniques; read and understand rules and regulations; work effectively with others; deal tactfully and professionally with the public.

Health And Physical Condition

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Special

Supplemental Information

Skills Assessment

Applicants are required to complete a performance exam. To participate in the performance exam, you must sign a waiver verifying that you are physically and mentally fit to participate in the 300 meter swim.

Pool Guard Trainee Performance Waiver

RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

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