Pool Lifeguard- Candidate (temporary)

Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County is seeking candidates for the Pool Lifeguard-Candidate position within the Department of Parks and Recreation. This temporary role requires individuals who are strong swimmers and passionate about ensuring public safety at pools. Candidates will undergo training, including a physical swimming test to qualify for the role, which entails monitoring safety during swim sessions and performing rescues as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be strong swimmers.
• No prior experience required.
• Able to swim 500 yards in 10 minutes or less.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pool lifeguarding training courses.
• Learn lifesaving techniques and procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment at swimming facilities.

Skills

Swimming

Lifesaving skills

Physical fitness

Job description

POOL LIFEGUARD-CANDIDATE

FILING BEGINS: DECEMBER 1, 2021

The filing period will remain open until the needs of the service are met. This exam is subject to closure without prior notice.

About You: Do you love swimming? Are you passionate about assisting others? If this describes you than you are exactly what Parks and Recreation is looking for!

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

POOL LIFEGUARD-CANDIDATE

EXAM NUMBER: D2963A
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive (OC)
JOB TYPE: Temporary

FILING BEGINS: DECEMBER 1, 2021 The filing period will remain open until the needs of the service are met. This exam is subject to closure without prior notice.

About You: Do you love swimming? Are you passionate about assisting others? If this describes you than you are exactly what Parks and Recreation is looking for!

About Us: We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 40 swimming pools and 23 splash pads. We are looking for individuals to add to our team that are strong swimmers, that can assist in maintaining a safe environment. We offer aquatic facilities and classes to patrons of all ages.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are found within the Department of Parks and Recreation, in the North, South, Central and East Agencies. Candidates participate, under the supervision of the training officer, in a pool lifeguard training program prior to appointment as a Pool Lifeguard. They must have the mental ability to assimilate classroom instructions and the physical skill, stamina, and swimming skill to effect rescues in a swimming pool setting.

• Under close supervision, participates in a pool lifeguarding training course.
• Through training, learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for swimming pool surveillance, victim recognition, rescues, and pool and safety regulations.
• Receives instruction and participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in rescue techniques and in the provision of emergency medical care.
• Receives instruction and learns the proper care and safe operation of pool filtration system operation and basic maintenance.
• Receives instruction and prepares for authorized lifesaving, first aid and CPR certification.
• Engages in physical fitness training drills established by the Department.

Minimum requirements: No experience required.

Physical class: 4 - Arduous. Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Vision: At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction.

Hearing: There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz 30 dB at 1000 Hz 40 dB at 2000 Hz 40 dB at 3000 Hz There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.

Special requirement information :

Age: Sixteen at time of swim test. Current photo ID with Date of birth will be required.

Ability: Candidates must have the ability to swim 500 yards in 10 minutes or less. Examination content : This examination will consist of a 500-yard swimming performance test weighted 100%. You must complete the 500-yard swim test in 10 minutes or less to be placed on the eligible register. The final score will be based on your swim time. Faster swim times will result in higher scores and a finish time of 10 minutes will result in the minimum passing score of 70 points.

Recruitment and training is held year round. Please contact your local LA County Pool to schedule a time for a drop in swim test near you.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICATIONS ARE FILED 3 DAYS PRIOR TO SWIM TEST FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW in the section for Application and Filing Information .

Candidates must come prepared with bathing suits and towels to take the swim test.

Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

Special Information: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Drug Test: Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination

Vacancy Information:

• The positions are for TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT ONLY.
• Hiring will be for the summer swim season.
• Those who pass the swim test must pass a County pre-employment medical exam AND a 64 hour Lifeguard Training Program. T raining dates to be announced

Candidates who pass the training classes and are appointed to Pool Lifeguard, may be placed at the following pools:

East Section Aquatics [phone]

• Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los Angeles
• Atlantic Park Pool, Los Angeles
• Salazar Park Pool, Los Angeles
• City Terrace Park Pool, Los Angeles
• Obregon Park Pool, Los Angeles
• Norman S Johnson Aquatic Center, Arcadia

o Central Section Aquatics [phone]

• Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, Whittier
• Krejci Pool, Los Angeles
• Bethune Pool, Los Angeles
• Carver Pool, Los Angeles
• Mona Pool, Compton
• Franklin D Roosevelt Pool, Los AngeleS
• Ted Watkins Park Pool, Los Angeles

o North Section Aquatics [phone]

• El Cariso Pool, Sylmar
• Everett Martin Park Pool, Little Rock
• Knollwood Pool, Granada Hills
• Val Verde, Saugus
• Castaic Regional Aquatics Complex, Castaic
• San Fernando Regional Pool, San Fernando
• George Lane Pool, Quartz Hill

o South Section Aquatics [phone]

• Alondra Pool, Lawndale
• Campanella, West Compton
• Enterprise Pool, West Compton
• Lennox Pool, Lennox
• Victoria Pool, Carson
• Cerritos Pool, Cerritos
• Garrot Pool, Los Angeles
• Keller Pool, Los Angeles
• Jesse Owens Pool, Los Angeles

Available Shifts: The work week includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Application and Filing Information: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ON-LINE VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM WEBSITE. Applications and resumes submitted by U.S. mail, E-mail, third party websites (i.e. Indeed.com, etc.), fax, or in-person will not be accepted.

Instructions for filing online: Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Pool Lifeguard- Candidate", Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button.

Correspondence and updates will be sent via E-Mail. We strongly advise applicants to add [e-mail] to your e-mail address book/contacts and/or safe list, to ensure receipt of notifications and to check your junk/spam e-mail folder regularly. Should any of your contact information change, including mailing address, please notify our office.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal Law required that all employed persons have a social security number.

No Sharing of User ID, e-mail and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during selection process.

Department Contact: Sharon King
Department Contact Number: [phone]
Department Contact Email: [e-mail]
ADA Coordinator Phone: [phone]
Teletype Phone: [phone]
California Relay Services Phone: [phone]

About the company

Los Angeles County, one of California’s original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation’s largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation.

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