Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I/II ()

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Job description

Sacramento/Metro Area

Job Type

Seasonal

Close Date

Until filled

Salary

$14.00-$16.21 Hourly

Additional Questionnaires

Supplemental

About Dixon

A growing community of approximately 20,000, the City of Dixon offers a unique combination of an outstanding location, safe environment, desirable housing, excellent schools, friendly people and a town with strong community values. Dixon can best be characterized as a progressive City that seeks excellent development, with a desire to maintain and enhance those "quality of life" characteristics that are part of its history and agricultural heritage. Dixon is located in the northeast portion of Solano County, 19 miles southwest of Sacramento and 70 miles northeast of San Francisco. In this ideal location, Dixon enjoys convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, and to institutions of higher learning such as the University of California, Davis and the California State University, Sacramento.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

The City of Dixon is committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have a full and fair opportunity to compete in all phases of the hiring process and promotion, and to enjoy the benefits of employment with the City. All employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal or state statutes, the City's ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations.

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Location

600 East A Street Dixon, 95620

Description

The City of Dixon is preparing for the opening of the Pat Granucci Aquatic Center and needs qualified Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor I/II applicants.

The City of Dixon strives to keep staff and guests safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lifeguards will be expected to perform rescues and first aid with modifications for COVID-19.

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Lifeguard/Swim Instructor performs a variety of duties to ensure the City of Dixon swimming pool is a safe and enjoyable aquatic facility. Supervises pool patrons, enforces pool rules, performs first aid and emergency rescues, instructs swim lessons, performs cashiering duties, leads recreational activities; performs related and other work as required.

This position is subject to random controlled substance testing and/or breath alcohol testing.

Employment Processing: Those selected are subject to pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's Preference Points will be applied in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Ideal Candidate

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would provide the knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Must be currently enrolled in or graduated from an educational institute working toward a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent.

Experience: None. Highly desirable: One (1) year experience as a volunteer, lifeguard, or swim instructor at an organized Aquatics facility assisting with public swim sessions and/or lesson instruction.

Other Requirements:

Must possess the following certificates at time of employment:

* Current Lifeguard Training Certificate
* Current Standard First Aid Certificate
* Current Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer Certificate Title 22 Certificate

Must be at least 15 years of age by time of employment.

Spanish language skills desirable.

Benefits

This position does not receive any medical, dental or vision benefits.

CalPERS Annuitants will be limited to only 960 hours in a fiscal year.

See Temporary/Seasonal Compensation Plan for participation in 457 Deferred Compensation Plan or Holiday Pay.

Temporary/Seasonal Compensation Plan

Special Instructions

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary/Seasonal Employment

Aquatics Season: May of 2021 - End of November 2021 for programs offered at the Pat Granucci Aquatic Center.

Staff can average between 5-20 hours per week based on the season, needs of the program, and staff availability. Staff may be required to work weekends and holidays.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

To Apply: Complete an online employment application through CalOpps. Possession of certificates are required. Please submit PDF copies on-line with the application. If you are enrolled in a Red Cross course to obtain the required certifications, please indicate in the supplemental questionnaire where you are enrolled and when the class will be completed.

Exam Process: Only a limited number of candidates, whose applications indicate that, among those competing, they are better qualified in terms of related experience, will be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of:

Oral Interview (weighted 50%).

Skill Demonstration (weighted 50%)

Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of leadership techniques; of instructional aquatics activities and equipment; of the principals and techniques of first aid, water safety, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Employment Processing: Those selected are subject to pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's Preference Points will be applied in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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