Lifeguard (Part-Time)

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Job description

Introduction

NEW!Applicants identified as having the necessary qualifications, but that do not have the required current/valid certification(s) to be offered employment, may be offered the opportunity to participate in a City paid certification training. Upon attaining the required certification(s), the applicant may then be offered employment at the appropriate level!

Under direct supervision of the Senior Lifeguard, the Lifeguard enforces rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety of swimmers, staff and the public to prevent accidents; performs rescues at City aquatic facilities and performs other duties as assigned.

This part-time position is distinguished from the Senior Lifeguard by less supervisory responsibility. The position of Lifeguard primarily serves as a monitoring and rescuing function.

Position Description and Duties

1. Maintain constant surveillance of the swimmers, staff and the public to safeguard participants from drowning and other accidents.

2. Assist with recruiting, interviewing and scheduling lifeguard personnel.

3. Monitor activities to prevent accidents; education and direct swimmers regarding unsafe behavior; recognize and respond to emergencies; rescue swimmers in distress; and provide first aid care for medical emergencies, injury and sudden illness that may include heart attack, bleeding, spinal injury or drowning.

4. Maintain records and reports.

5. Keep aquatic areas clean and free from hazards; enforce rules and regulations.

6. Perform related duites as assigned.

7. Explain safety policies, procedures and regulations to the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Lifeguarding, first aid, public safety and the role of a professional rescuer.

Accident prevention and accident management.

Intervention and conflict resolution strategies.

CPR and first aid techniques and equipment.

Working knowledge of ADA and its relation to an aquatic operation.

Health and safety regulations.

Current methods and standards for lifeguarding public facilities.

Ability to:

Stay alert, respond quickly, and cope with stress and fatigue.

Swim with proficiency and endurance; perform and assist rescuers.

Enforce the rules and regulations of an aquatic facility.

Perform CPR and first aid.

Work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, shifting assignments as program needs change.

Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperatures.

Use vision and hearing to identify and evaluate field emergencies and to respond physically to these emergencies quickly and appropriately.

Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with personnel and the public, in both routine operations and other program emergency situations.

Experience and Training:

1. Fifteen (15) years of age.

2. Graduation from or currently enrolled in an institution working toward a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

License or Certificate:

Current Lifeguard Training Certification from the American Red Cross, YMCA or equivalent.

Current First Aid and CPR for Public Safety Personnel in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.

Additional Information

To Apply: APPLY ONLINE ONLY: . Submit a City of Richmond Employment Application AND Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

IMMIGRATION REFORM CONTROL ACT: In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United States as a condition of employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The City's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, physical, or mental disability, religion, creed, sex, ientation or national origin.

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