Seasonal Lifeguard - Pool

City of Oceanside; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Seasonal Lifeguard at a vibrant city pool, where your skills in swimming and lifesaving will ensure the safety of all patrons. This role involves not just overseeing the safety of swimmers but also providing swimming instruction and maintaining pool facilities. You'll be part of an exciting environment that requires agility, strength, and a commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about water safety and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in your community while enjoying a fulfilling seasonal role!

Qualifications

• Must possess swimming and diving skills, strength, agility, and visual acuity.
• Experience in lifeguarding or swimming instruction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patron safety at municipal swimming pools through rescue duties.
• Administer first aid, CPR, and maintain facilities.

Skills

Swimming Skills

Lifeguarding Skills

CPR and First Aid

Communication Skills

Agility and Strength

Education

Completion of Lifeguard Training Course

American Red Cross CPR Certification

Job description

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Lifeguard to work at City pools. These positions are utilized year-round, scheduled part-time, not to exceed 999 hours per fiscal year.

Duties:

1. Observing and providing for patron safety at municipal swimming pool facilities through rescue and lifeguarding duties.
2. Explaining and enforcing rules.
3. Providing swimming instruction.
4. Administering first aid, artificial respiration, and CPR.
5. Maintaining facilities and cashiering.
6. Keeping accurate records and performing other assigned work.

Applicants must possess a variety of swimming and diving skills, as well as sufficient strength, agility, hearing, and visual acuity to perform the required duties of a pool lifeguard and swim instructor. Some lifeguarding or swimming instruction experience is desirable.

Training:

Completion of a Lifeguard Training Course, AND the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer course (or equivalent).

License/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (2-person CPR), Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent.
• Lifeguard Training.
• As a condition of employment, the incumbent must obtain the following within six (6) months from the date of hire: Emergency Medical Response.

Applicants younger than age 18 must provide an authorized work permit prior to the start of employment. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain the correct work permit after an offer of employment is made.

Environmental Conditions: Seasonal Lifeguards are required to work at an outdoor public pool and are exposed to inclement weather conditions or potentially hazardous chemicals; work in and around water.

Physical Conditions: Seasonal Lifeguards are required to perform emergency lifesaving functions and water rescue which include swimming, administering first aid, CPR, and AED, lifting, carrying, or other physical labor; on a continuous basis to walk, stand, bend, crouch, or stoop while supervising class participants; sit, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods of time; speak and hear to exchange information; write or use a keyboard; read and interpret information; have visual acuity to assess a variety of situations and respond to those situations; must be able to work extended hours including late evenings, early mornings, and weekends.

Testing Information:

The examination process includes a performance exam and an oral interview.

Performance Exam: Candidates must complete a 100 yards swim within 2 minutes, demonstrating the following strokes using an instructional quality form: front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke (left and right), breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. Demonstrating the recovery of a passive victim using an appropriate entry, approach, and carry. Demonstrating various related skills such as underwater swimming, brick recovery, treading water, in-line stabilization, and exiting the pool without assistance. The testing process will also include a practical exam of CPR and First Aid knowledge.

Oral Board Interview: Oral interviews will be held the SAME DAY as the test date, usually following the performance exam. Interviews are designed to ensure that candidates have the qualifications necessary to fill the positions.

You must attach all required certifications to be considered. Applications received without proper certifications will not be considered.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.

Should the available job openings be filled as the result of the first exam, the City retains the right to cancel examination dates.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.