Lifeguard Jobs in San Diego, CA

Salary : $27.70 - $34.19 Hourly

Location : City of Santa Monica, CA

Job Type : Full-Time / Part-Time

Job Number : 254018-01

Department : Recreation and Arts Department

Division : RAD - Community Recreation

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Job Summary

Assists the Aquatics Site Supervisor in monitoring and coordinating the daily operation and maintenance of a City aquatics program site, including assistance in the training and monitoring of pool lifeguards and other aquatics staff.

• Current vacancy is for 32 hours per week. The eligibility list that is established from this recruitment will be used to fill all vacancies that occur during the duration of the eligibility list.

Representative Duties

Assists the Aquatics Site Supervisor in training and monitoring pool lifeguards and other aquatics staff. Coordinates activities and assists with scheduling.

Enforces swimming pool rules and regulations. Maintains order in and around the swimming pool.

Recognizes and performs aquatic emergency rescues, administers artificial respiration, CPR and first aid when necessary.

Oversees and assists in conducting aquatics program activities.

Assists in the scheduling and evaluation of staff.

Follows all applicable safety rules and regulations.

Makes recommendations regarding necessary equipment and supplies.

Serves as a pool lifeguard and swimming instructor, as required.

Handles and resolves program participant conflicts. Refers sensitive situations to appropriate supervisory staff.

Maintains program records and prepares reports as required.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :

Knowledge of :

Water safety practices.

Swimming pool operations and maintenance functions.

Basic principles of group management and child development.

Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to :

Lead, coordinate and train other City aquatics staff.

Teach proper swimming techniques and water safety.

Prepare reports.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.

Provide effective customer service.

Skill in :

Appropriate swimming techniques.

Lifeguarding, first aid, AED and CPR techniques.

Reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level.

Basic mathematics.

Education, Training and Experience :

High school graduation or equivalent.

One year or three summer seasons of recent, paid work experience as a pool lifeguard.

Licenses and Certificates :

Possession of a valid class C driver license. Possession of a valid American Red Cross or state recognized certificate in the following : CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training. First Aid for Public Health and Safety Personnel (Title 22) is also required. Additional American Red Cross certifications are desirable.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply :

Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.

You must attach a copy of your required certificates to your online application. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.

Selection Process :

All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate :

Training and Experience Evaluation

Writing exercise / practical assessment

Oral Interview

If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

Background Investigation :

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and / or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The work is regularly performed indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions. May be required to work a varied schedule which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Will be required to wear a uniform while on duty.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

Describe your experience in planning and programming of aquatics programs. Include in your response your specific role in planning and programming of aquatics programs and classes; your job duties (i.e., lifeguarding, teaching) and the user group you served (i.e., youth, seniors, families). If you have no such experience, mark N / A.

Describe the emergency response methods / procedure you have used to maintain a safe pool environment. Include in your response the actions you have taken to ensure the safety of the public, emergency action plans, ensuring pool rules and regulations are enforced and maintained, staff safety and in-service trainings. If you have no such experience, mark N / A.

The Chief Pool Lifeguard position requires possession of a valid American Red Cross or state recognized certificate in the following : CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training, First Aid for Public Health and Safety Personnel (Title 22). Do you meet these requirements? Note : If YES, you must submit a copy of your certificates. You must attach copies of your certificates to your online application. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

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