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

City of Long Beach; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and award-winning department dedicated to serving a diverse community! As a Senior Lifeguard, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our aquatic facilities while providing essential training and support to fellow staff members. This part-time, seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community and make a positive impact on the lives of youth through various recreational programs. If you are passionate about aquatics and have the necessary certifications, this could be the perfect role for you in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of aquatics experience or equivalent education required.
• Current Lifeguard Instructor certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staff training and daily operations.
• Instruct swimming classes and monitor pool activities.
• Act as lead staff in emergency situations.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

First Aid

Water Safety Instruction

Communication Skills

Judgment

Education

Three years of experience in aquatics or related field

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

ActiveNet registration program

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 and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $74 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is seeking qualified candidates interested in applying for a Senior Lifeguard position. There are positions available at Belmont Pool, Silverado Pool and Martin Luther King Jr. Pool.

This is an unclassified, non-career position. Unclassified positions with the City do not require applying through the Civil Service process. All communication will be handled through the department. Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits. Scheduled hours may vary by week on an as-needed basis, not to exceed 1,600 work hours per service year. Non-career employees are not guaranteed a minimum number of work hours. This is an at-will, seasonal, part-time position.

• Assist the Aquatics Supervisor with ongoing staff training and annual in-service training;
• Support the Aquatics Supervisor in overseeing daily operations during a shift;
• Assist in planning and implementing various program activities;
• Instruct a variety of swimming classes, water aerobics, and complete swim lesson evaluations;
• Serve as a lifeguard or instructor guard, as required;
• Monitor and maintain accurate registration and attendance records;
• Collect pool fees and prepare daily activity summary reports and bank deposit forms;
• Maintain equipment and supplies;
• Assist with routine pool cleaning and maintenance work on or around the swimming pool;
• Act as lead staff in emergency and rescue situations;
• Drive to offsite meetings and/or trainings;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience working in aquatics or a related field (an equivalent amount of education in a related area and/or paid or unpaid volunteer experience may substitute for up to one year);
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification (or ability to obtain upon hiring);
• Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid and Water Safety Instructor certification are required;
• Must have access to reliable transportation for all job responsibilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word;
• Proficiency in the use of the ActiveNet registration program.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment;
• Experience working with children and youth with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

All candidates must submit a complete application prior to closing. This bulletin is posted open continuous and may close at any time after November 30, 2023. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of applications and required supplemental submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process, which will include an interview and swim test. The swim test consists of 200 yard swim in freestyle/breaststroke, 75 yard stroke demonstration, brick retrieval, and treading water. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event the need to revise the selection procedure, those affected will be notified of the details at a later date.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call [phone].

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

FAIR CHANCE ACT

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.