SENIOR LIFEGUARD (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VIII-N/C)

City of Long Beach; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized organization as a Senior Lifeguard, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of swimmers at various pools. This seasonal, part-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing instruction and support to a diverse community. With a focus on youth engagement and recreational activities, you'll contribute to programs that impact thousands of lives. Ideal candidates will possess strong lifeguarding skills, certifications, and the ability to work independently. Embrace this chance to make a difference in the community while enjoying a fulfilling role in aquatics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aquatics or related field.
• Current Lifeguard Instructor certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staff training and daily operations.
• Instruct swimming classes and evaluate swim lessons.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

First Aid

Water Safety Instructor

Independent Judgment

Diversity Awareness

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification

Experience in aquatics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

ActiveNet registration system

Job description

Bulletin will remain open until vacancies are filled. Bulletin may close at any time after November 30, 2023, without further notice.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized, award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a $74 million budget. It oversees facilities and programs serving a diverse community, including 170 parks, 27 community centers, 3 pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The department offers a variety of recreational programs and leisure opportunities for all ages and cultures, including youth sports, summer camps, classes, sailing, aquatics, teen activities, skateboarding, and supervised activities at parks and schools. Annually, nearly 10,000 youth participate in free youth sports, and approximately 12,000 youth are involved in non-Department sports leagues.

The Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Lifeguard at Belmont Pool, Silverado Pool, and Martin Luther King Jr. Pool.

This is an unclassified, non-career, seasonal, part-time position. It does not require Civil Service application processes. Communication will be handled through the department. Benefits are limited; health/dental/vision are generally not provided, but sick leave may be available. Hours vary weekly, up to 1,600 hours per year, with no guaranteed minimum. This is an at-will position.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assist the Aquatics Supervisor with staff training and in-service activities
2. Support daily operations during shifts
3. Plan and implement program activities
4. Instruct swimming classes, water aerobics, and evaluate swim lessons
5. Serve as a lifeguard or instructor guard as required
6. Maintain registration and attendance records
7. Collect fees and prepare reports and deposits
8. Maintain equipment and supplies
9. Perform pool cleaning and maintenance
10. Act as lead staff in emergencies
11. Attend offsite meetings and trainings
12. Perform other related duties

Minimum qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in aquatics or related field (education or volunteer experience may substitute for up to 1 year)
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor certifications are required
• Reliable transportation

Desirable qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Proficiency in ActiveNet registration system

Candidate qualities:

• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Experience working with diverse children and youth

All applicants must submit a complete application before the closing date. The bulletin is open continuously and may close any time after November 30, 2023. Selection will be based on application review, supplemental questions, and may include an interview and swim test (200-yard swim, stroke demonstration, brick retrieval, treading water). Changes to the process may occur.

For technical support, contact [phone].

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodations or alternative formats, call [phone].

The City values diversity and inclusion, reflecting the community in its workforce. Efforts include transparency through demographic data and pay equity.

Bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, Tagalog) are desirable for positions involving public interaction.

Fair Chance Act

The City considers applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Disclosure of criminal history is not required until a conditional job offer is made. For more information, visit https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.