Lifeguard (Part-TIme / At-Will)

Lifeguard

City of Lynwood

$17.24 - $20.86 Hourly

Natatorium 3770 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Lynwood, CA

Part-Time/At-will

Job Number: 2025-12

Department: Recreation and Community Services

Division: Natatorium

Opening Date: 04/29/2025

Bargaining Unit: LEA

Definition

Under the supervision of the Senior Lifeguard, to provide for the safety of persons using the swimming pool and related areas; to aid persons in danger; and to do related work as required.

This recruitment is to establish a qualified list to file nine (9) vacancies within the Recreation and Community Services Department and any future vacancies as they become available, and will be merged with any current qualified lists that may already be active.

The City of Lynwood is looking for individuals who have a passion for swimming, work efficiently within a team environment, provide great customer service and have a passion for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.

This recruitment is open until filled, but can close at anytime with or without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. First screening of applications is set to take place on May 14, 2025 and second screening on June 04, 2025.

This is a non-benefited, part-time at-will position. Temporary/seasonal/part-time employment status does not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. Part-time shifts may not exceed 28 hours per week, 125 hours a month, and 950 hours in a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). Part-time positions are "at-will". There are no rights to employment and employment may end at any time with or without cause or advance notice. Candidates may be required to work irregular hours, various shifts, weekends, holidays and/or on-call status. Working hours to be assigned at the discretion of the Recreation and Community Services Department.

Examples of Duties

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to provide a representative list of the various types of work that may be performed. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job class, and incumbents may expect to perform other related duties.

Prevents accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct of persons at the swimming pool; keeps attentive lookout for accidents in the water or on diving board or swimming pool deck; warns people against dangerous practices regarding pool use; enters the water to rescue people in distress; administers artificial respiration and first aid; assists with routine pool cleaning and maintenance work on or about the swimming pool as required; assists in supervising special swim events; may open the facility and supervise pool operations. The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: Lifesaving methods and the application of first aid; policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using pool; methods and practices of pool cleaning and maintenance. Ability to: Rescue drowning swimmers and administer artificial respiration and first aid; supervise the conduct of pool patrons and maintain order in a tactful manner; use life lines, rings and other safety equipment; perform routine cleaning and maintenance of pool area; follow written and oral directions; read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Requirements

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Junior or Senior class status in High School.

Experience: One (1) year of experience as a pool or beach lifeguard.

Special Requirements: Possession of a current American Red Cross Water Safety Certificate, current American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate, and a current CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificates, which must be submitted with employment application.

Candidates who are under 18 years of age and enrolled in high school must obtain a valid work permit prior to employment. For further information and the application process on how to obtain a work permit, visit your school's career center.

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions: The majority of work is performed indoors in a swimming pool. An incumbent sits, stands, walks and runs on slippery and uneven surfaces, kneels, crouches, twists, climbs ladders and inclines, swims, reaches, bends, crawls, and pushes, pulls, drags, grasps and lifts pool/community center equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, an incumbent physically must be able to react quickly to lifesaving emergencies and will perform strenuous physical activity requiring physical strength and endurance when performing water rescues. During the course of some rescue and first aid tasks, an incumbent may be exposed to blood, other bodily fluids/products, communicable diseases and other related health hazards. An incumbent will have exposure to pool water and pool chemicals, cleaning solvents and disinfectants and electrical and mechanical hazards. An incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.

This job specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify essential functions and requirements of the job. Not all incumbents may perform all duties at all times. However, incumbents must be able to perform essential duties, with or without accommodation for disability at any time while holding this position.

This position is represented by the Lynwood Employees' Association/AFSCME Local 1920 (LEA).

Candidates that will require mandatory reenrollment in CALPERS based on prior employment with another public agency will not be considered for part-time employment with the City based on budgetary reasons.

City of Lynwood employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

The City of Lynwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer, special assistance with the application and examination process is available upon request, for persons with disabilities. Notify Human Resources for assistance at (310) 603-0220 ext. 221 no later than three working days prior to the closing or scheduled examination/interview date.

Your online application packet must include:

1 - A completed online employment application.

2 - A completed supplemental questionnaire.

Failure to submit a complete application packet will result in disqualification from the examination process.

Job applications must completely be filled out covering at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience); a resume cannot substitute for some of the information. Be sure to be detail in your qualifications, education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.

It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.

Applicants will receive communication through email.

Complete application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in this job announcement. No postmarks, faxes or emails will be accepted. Only those candidates deemed to be the most qualified and meeting the City's particular needs will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The recruitment process may consist of a written examination, practical examination and/or an oral interview conducted by a panel of experts. Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute nor guarantee an expressed or implied contract for employment and may be revoked or modified without notice.

Prior to the first day of work, selected candidates must pass a background (live scan fingerprinted) and physical examination, including a drug screen.

Employer will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Employer is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification of documentation.

Candidates that will require mandatory reenrollment in CALPERS based on prior employment with another public agency will not be considered for part