Lifeguard/Instructor

• Supervise the activities of swimmers in and around a public swimming pool; enforce pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Rescue swimmers in distress, administer first aid in the event of injury, and administer artificial respiration and other resuscitation procedures, if required.
• Collect and account for swimming pool admission fees. 
• Instruct scheduled classes in the fundamentals of swimming and water safety. 
• Participate in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment. 
• Inspect and maintain lifesaving equipment and apparatus.

• Minimum age fifteen years.
• Possession of a Water Safety Instructor's Certificate required at Step 2 and Step 3.
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate (which includes first aid) before hire date.
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate before hire date.

• Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate (which includes first aid) prior to interview date.
• Possession of a current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate prior to interview date.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Current Lifeguarding Certificates.

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.  You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.   Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.  

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation.  Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.  

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. 

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.   Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. 

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.