Lifeguard I

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District•Livermore, CA

20d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, monitors activities in the water, pool decks, and ancillary areas of aquatics facilities to ensure the safety of patrons; learns, explains, and enforces safe swimming programs and pool policies, regulations, and rules. Performs rescues and administers first aid, CPR, and AED as needed; and performs related work as required. Rate $17 per hour Lifeguards 1s maybe required to work in the front office of the Aquatics Office to check patrons in and collect money. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives immediate supervision from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from higher-level staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level classification in the Lifeguard series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn to perform essential lifeguard duties. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied; close supervision and frequent review of work is reduced as an incumbent demonstrates the skills necessary to perform the work independently. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Provides aquatics safety and supervision for patrons; monitors activities in the water, pool decks, and ancillary areas of District aquatic facilities to prevent accidents, and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons. Implements and monitors District policies and procedures; enforces aquatics regulations; cautions patrons regarding unsafe activities. Performs all required lifeguard-training skills as needed. Assists and aids in swim lesson programs under the direction of assigned Swim Instructor. Provides high quality customer service in a safe and timely manner. Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality, ensures proper placement and availability in the pool area, and recommends maintenance and repair as needed. Maintains pool and restroom areas in safe and clean condition. Maintains logs and records of activities. Participates in required training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures. Collect money and provide change to patrons entering the aquatics center. Assists with District special events as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Prior experience participating in aquatics programs or performing lifeguard duties is desirable.
Principles and techniques of lifeguarding, including lifesaving methods and procedures.
Operational characteristics of water rescue safety equipment and devices.
Principles and practices for providing a high level of customer service.
Ability to count money and provide change.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.
Learn and understand the organization and operation of the Districts aquatics facilities.
Learn, monitor, and enforce District regulations, policies, and procedures
React to and handle swimmer rescue and medical emergencies in a safe and effective manner.
Administer first aid, CPR, and AED as needed.
Maintain order and safety in a crowded and noisy environment.
Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
Perform work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
At time of appointment, accredited lifeguard certification maintained throughout employment.
Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
TB Test.
Work Permit if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provides aquatics safety and supervision for patrons; monitors activities in the water, pool decks, and ancillary areas of District aquatic facilities to prevent accidents, and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons.
Implements and monitors District policies and procedures; enforces aquatics regulations; cautions patrons regarding unsafe activities.
Performs all required lifeguard-training skills as needed.
Assists and aids in swim lesson programs under the direction of assigned Swim Instructor.
Provides high quality customer service in a safe and timely manner.
Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality, ensures proper placement and availability in the pool area, and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
Maintains pool and restroom areas in safe and clean condition.
Maintains logs and records of activities.
Participates in required training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures.
Collect money and provide change to patrons entering the aquatics center.
Assists with District special events as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.