Pool Lifeguard (As-Needed)

City of Santa Monica; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Santa Monica is seeking a lifeguard for aquatic facilities to ensure patron safety and assist with daily operations. Responsibilities include performing rescues, CPR and first aid when needed, enforcing pool rules, and maintaining clean and orderly facilities.

Applicants should be enrolled in high school and possess a Red Cross or state-recognized lifeguard/CPR/first aid certification within 6 months of hire. Work involves public interaction and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Lifeguarding, first aid and CPR techniques are required.
• Strong reading, writing and spoken English.
• Basic computer operations and familiarity with software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of the public at aquatic facilities.
• Perform emergency care and rescue procedures as needed.
• Enforce pool rules and maintain order around the pool area.
• Assist with pool maintenance and daily facility checks.
• Complete forms and paperwork for daily operations.
• Conduct water chemical checks and report issues.
• Support safety training and incident response as required.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First aid/CPR

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school student (enrolled)

Job description

Ensures the safety of the public and other users at various aquatic facilities in the City. Performs emergency care as necessary. Performs pool maintenance duties. Assists the Chief Pool Lifeguard in pool operation activities, as required.

Assists with coordinating various aquatic activities.

Enforces swimming pool rules and regulations. Maintains order in and around the pool.

Recognizes and performs aquatic emergency rescues, administers artificial respiration, CPR, and first aid, when necessary.

Keeps pool, decks, and dressing rooms safe, clean and orderly.

Performs minor facility clean up and maintenance.

Completes various forms and paperwork pertinent to the day-to-day operation of an aquatic facility.

Completes chemical checks of the pool water.

Follows and enforces all applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Water safety practices.
• Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform lifesaving techniques.
• Respond and handle emergency incidents in an appropriate manner.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Provide effective customer service.

Skill in:

• Lifeguarding, first aid and CPR techniques.
• Reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level.
• Basic computer operations with applicable software.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in high school or the equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid American Red Cross or state recognized certificate in the following:

1. CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider),
2. Lifeguard Training
3. First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) within 6 months of hire.

Obtain a valid work permit, if applicable.

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call [phone], TDD [phone] (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three workdays prior to the examination.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.