What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOURLY - Lifeguard/WSI position at City of Las Vegas, NV?
Salary : $16.00 Hourly
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type : Hourly
Job Number : HRLY2024
Department : Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Opening Date : 08 / 01 / 2024
Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit : HRLY
About the Position
Career Opportunity :
The City of Las Vegas Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs department invites applications for Lifeguard / Water Safety Instructor (WSI) .
This is an hourly level, part-time position. Scheduled hours for this position are limited to 19 hours or less per week (Shift will vary based on the needs of the programs and facility). Hourly employees are also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 18 month period.
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff.
POOL LOCATIONS Municipal Pool
- 431 E. Bonanza Road
Pavilion Pool
Doolittle Pool
Garside Pool
Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Pool
Baker Pool
Interview Process
Candidates will complete a 10-minute swim test and a hiring interview.
Physical Testing Details
As prerequisite for employment, candidates are required to pass a swim test. This includes successful demonstration of the following exercises :
Swim / Tread Event-timed
Tread water with legs only for 2 minutes (add 10 lb. brick as an option for 1 minute).
Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combo of both.
The first 100 yards must be freestyle and will be timed. Maximum allotted time is 1 : 45.
Skill Drill-timed
Surface dive down to the depth of 13 feet to retrieve a yellow dummy or 10 pound brick.
Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the dummy or brick with both hands and keeping the face out of the water.
Exit the pool without using the ladder.
TIME LIMIT IS 1 minute 40 seconds.
All physical tests are pass or fail. If any part of this physical testing is a "fail," the candidate may retry on a separate date. A candidate can reschedule to retry as many times as they would like until they pass each component of the physical testing details.
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current / future openings.
SELECTION PROCESS : The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.
NOTE : Eligible applicants will be contacted via phone or e-mail only if moving forward to the interview process. If you are not contacted, your application will remain active for a period of four (4) months.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties include but not limited to the following :
Teaches swimming courses and possible competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo, and / or diving
Safeguards pool and patrons
May set up and / or take down equipment for program and / or special events
Maintains order and cleanliness in the pool and adjoining areas
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 16 years of age
Training :
Bilingual skills are desirable
Expected to attend and complete all in and out of water mandatory trainings.
License or Certificate :
Water Safety Instructor Certification
Note : The Shallow Water and Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Certification is NOT applicable.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Competencies :
Core Workforce Competencies
Professionalism - Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.
Effective Communication - Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.
Customer Focus - Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and / or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.
Adaptability - Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.
Problem Solving - Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.
Productive Partnerships - Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.
Technical and Safety Expertise - Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.
This job classification is not eligible for benefits.
A requirement of the Lifeguard / WSI position is that you are at least 16 years of age. Do you meet this requirement?
A requirement of the Lifeguard / WSI position is the possession of current certifications by the date of application : - American Red Cross Lifeguarding- Water Safety InstructorDo you possess current certifications in the above listed?(IF YES - PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF CERTIFICATIONS)
Please indicate your work availability :
Please select your preferred pool location(s) :
Required Question
Salary : $16
