What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR (TEMPORARY YEAR-ROUND) position at City of La Mesa, CA?
Lifeguard / Instructor (Temporary Year-Round)
Salary
17.09 - $20.77 Hourly
Location
91942, CA
Job Type
Temporary Part-Time
Job Number
19-22
Department
Community Services
Division
Aquatics
Opening Date
07 / 17 / 2019
Closing Date
Continuous
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Position Summary
The City of La Mesa has several openings for Lifeguard Instructors. This is a part-time, temporary position working approximately 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Sunday. Hours will vary pending the assigned shift.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
To assist in conducting recreational activities in connection with the programs of an aquatic facility; to observe and supervise the activities of patrons in the pool and surrounding area; to prepare lesson plans and instruct students in swimming and water safety activities; to protect life, prevent accidents and enforce pool regulations; to rescue swimmers in emergency situations; and to assist in the maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Education / Training :
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Experience :
One year of swimming instruction experience is preferred.
License or Certificate :
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by date of hire. If applicant is still in high school, must provide California Worker's Permit.
Possession of a Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent is preferred. Lifeguard Training Certification can be provided by City of La Mesa staff once hired, however, continued employment will be contingent upon successful completion of lifeguard training certification requirements.
Possession of a Water Safety Instructor's Certificate or Starfish Swimming Instructor's Certificate is desirable.
Must complete California Title 22 requirement within six months of appointment.
Examination Process
Interested applicants must submit an online and supplemental questionnaire. This position is open until the needs of the City are met so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Only those candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in a skills screening and oral interview. The skills screening will consist of basic swimming skills, treading water, and retrieving a 10 lb. brick off the bottom of the pool at 10 feet deep. Submission of an application does not guarantee participation in the testing and interview process. Eligible candidates will be notified when dates have been established.
NOTE : Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including alcohol / drug screen, and background investigation.
As a general rule, temporary part-time employees do not earn any fringe benefits with the City of La Mesa. However, they are covered under workers' compensation and Social Security inlcuding Medicare and are eligiblie for 40 hours of sick leave after 90 days of employment and 30 days of work.
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. Please be as descriptive as possible in your responses. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
I certify that I am age 16 or older. Please note : Applicants who are still in high school will be required to obtain a California Work Permit.
Do you possess a current Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certificate?
Do you possess a current CPR / AED Certificate?
Do you possess a current Standard First Aid Certificate?
Do you possess a current Lifeguard Training Certificate?
Do you possess a current First Aid for Public Safety (Title 22) Certificate?
Please describe your teaching / coaching experience or any other experience working with children. This experience may have been paid or on a volunteer basis. If you do not have any experience, please type N / A.
Please describe your lifeguard experience or any other previous work-related experience in Aquatics. This experience may have been paid or on a volunteer basis. If you do not have any lifeguard experience, please type N / A.
I would be available to begin employment on (please type earliest date available) :
I am experienced in the following Aquatic areas (Check as many as apply) :
Pursuant to California Public Resources Code 5164, you must complete the following to be considered for this position. You must indicate if you have ever been convicted of any of the following crimes or of an attempt to commit any of the following crimes :
APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) : The City of La Mesa Human Resources Division uses e-mail to notify our applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following : 1. Ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our e-mails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mail notifications, i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis, etc. 2. Carefully read any notices that we send in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
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City of La Mesa
Address
8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California, 91942
Phone
619-667-1175
Website
http : / / www.cityoflamesa.us
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