LIFEGUARD (AT-WILL) / AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR (AT-WILL)

Lifeguards and Aquatics Instructors

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is seeking Lifeguards and Aquatics Instructors to staff the Benstead Plunge! The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs, and facilities for all those who live, learn, work, and play in the City of Torrance.

The mission of the Community Services Department is to enrich the community through the provision of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for persons of all abilities. The Department is a diverse organization which consists of five Divisions that work collaboratively to meet the vision, mission, and goals of the department : Administrative Services, Cultural Services, Library Services, Parks Services, and Recreation Services.

The Recreation Services Division is responsible for overseeing recreation activities including youth and adult sports, management of city facilities (park buildings) and a variety of special events throughout the year. The Recreation Services Division provides recreational and educational opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities including Adaptive Recreation and Sports, Adult Sports Leagues, After School Club, Aquatics, Day Camps, Early Childhood Education, Sea-Aire Golf Course, Senior Citizen Programs, Special Events, Teen Programs Middle School, Teen Programs High School, and Youth Sports.

The Recreation Services Division offers a wide variety of Aquatic Programs and Classes at The Victor E. Benstead Plunge pool year-round. The Plunge, as commonly referred to, is a heated Olympic sized 50 x 20 meter outdoor pool, open year round. The pool is divided into two courses; one 25 yard and one 26 meter course. The pool is heated year-round to about 80 to 81. The Plunge operating hours are from 4 : 30 a.m. to 10 : 00 p.m., with classes and programs offered at various times.

Positions

LIFEGUARD ($18.94 - $20.88 per hour) Lifeguard duties include but are not limited to :

• Enforce pool safety rules and regulations;
• Monitor swimming and other pool activities;
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning;
• Apply cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid;
• Inspect swimming pool for cleanliness and perform routine maintenance;
• Keep a daily log of rescues and other emergencies and prepare written reports of these activities;
• Assist in teaching swimming techniques.

AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR ($19.40 - $21.39 per hour) Aquatics Instructor duties include but are not limited to :

Hours : This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Shift hours may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and / or holidays.