Lifeguard

Salary : $19.59 Hourly

Location : Irwindale, CA

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 25-06

Department : Aquatics

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 6 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

LIFEGUARD

Part-Time)

Under general supervision, performs a full range of lifeguard and instructor duties; observes and supervises the activities of patrons in the pool and surrounding area; protects life, prevents accidents, and enforces pool regulations; rescues swimmers in emergency situations and provides emergency medical treatment; assists in the maintenance of facilities and equipment; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Must be able to work varying hours including days, early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays

This position is part-time and seasonal for the aquatics program. Pool will be operating from March through October.

Required certifications MUST be attached to the application at the time of submission to participate in this examination process.

Current CalPERS members are not eligible to apply for this position.

Examples of Duties

• Observes and supervises activities of swimmers in the pool and the surrounding area; explains and enforces applicable pool rules and regulations.

Responds to unsafe conditions and potential hazards.

Rescues persons in distress or in danger of drowning; provides emergency response as necessary including first aid and CPR; calls for emergency response on serious accident cases.

Patrols the pool for accidents in the water or on the swimming pool deck and warns or alerts patrons of dangerous swimming practices or pool use.

Assists in swimming and lifesaving instructions.

Teaches a variety of swim strokes in accordance with the American Red Cross standards.

Performs various maintenance duties including, but not limited to, maintaining the pool decks, dressing rooms, sinks, toilets, and restroom walls, watering down pool area, mopping floors, and emptying refuse containers.

Performs additional duties as required to address business needs and changing business practices.

Qualifications

Knowledge of : Principles and practices of swimming, life guarding and water safety; methods and techniques of first aid and CPR; basic operations, services and activities of a public swimming facility; principles and practices of public relations; appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment; pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to : Perform lifeguarding duties and water rescues; enforce applicable rules and regulations of the City pool; swim with endurance and proficiency at a level necessary to perform assigned duties; lift a victim from the pool; exercise sound judgment; respond to emergency situations and administer first aid and CPR as necessary; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public; follow written and oral instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Must be able to work varying hours including days, early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES :

Possession of the following valid certificates :

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS : Application materials will be reviewed and those candidates whose background and experience most closely fit the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the recruitment process, which may consist of a written exam, performance tests, and oral interviews. The successful candidate must pass a thorough background which may include medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check, and fingerprinting.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Complete an online application at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / irwindaleca . The online application process allows you to attach electronic documents (i.e. resume, certifications) that you would like the hiring department to take into consideration when reviewing your application.

Please feel free to contact Human Resources at (626) 430-2200 or should you have any questions or need assistance.

Communication regarding your application and / or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout process.

All applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Irwindale does not discriminate and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits are not provided for this position.

Are you currently attending high school?

Years of lifeguarding experience :

Do you possess an American Red Cross Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED Certificate?

Do you possess a Water Safety Instructor Certificate?

Are you available to work varying hours including days, early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays?

Required Question

Salary : $20