Lifeguard

Salary : $17.18 - $20.88 Hourly

Location : Bellflower, CA

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 15

Department : Parks & Recreation

Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

Under general supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, lifeguards are responsible for the safety and rescue of facility patrons at the Bellflower Aquatic Center. Lifeguards perform emergency care as necessary and respond to unsafe conditions or potential hazards. Lifeguards observe swimmers, enforce regulations, and perform related work as required.

Examples Of Duties

Enforces all facility policies, rules and regulations. Observe and supervise swimmers in the pool, identify and prevent unsafe conditions or potential hazards. Identify and rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning; provide emergency care as necessary. Monitors and ensures safety of weight room participants. Inspects the facility on a daily schedule and reports unsafe conditions and equipment to supervisor. Completes records and reports. Participates in in-service training and weekly skill and swim tests. Responds to public inquiries about aquatic programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings. Assists in the maintenance of the swimming pool and weight room. Perform front office duties including greeting customers, taking entrance fees, operating a cash register, and registering participants for programs. Assists with city-wide special events and community recreation activities. Completes additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Typical Qualifications

Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance. Possess a thorough knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques, and an understanding of facility policies, procedures and rules. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Read, understand, and carry out written and oral directions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, community groups, and staff. Exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with the public and staff.

Possession of a valid American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, Community First Aid and Safety, and CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer. Applicants not currently certified will be required to successfully complete a Red Cross Lifeguard certification within six weeks of hire. City staff will conduct the training at no cost to the applicant. Applicants failing to meet this requirement will not pass probation and their employment will be terminated. Red Cross Lifeguard Certification will not be released to the applicant until after 6 months of employment. Must pass Title 22 requirements within six months of hire. Successful completion of a pre-employment skills test.

Supplemental Information

Part-time approximately 15-25 hours per week. May be required to work evenings and weekends. Seasonal employment. May extend beyond seasonal employment depending on performance and availability.

Part-time positions with the City of Bellflower are not eligible for any City provided benefits other than those required by law.

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• Not applicable

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Salary : $17 - $21