Lifeguard / Senior Lifeguard

Salary : $18.44 - $21.98 Hourly

Location : Montanoso Recreation - 25800 Montanoso Drive Mission Viejo, CA

Job Type : Hourly, Seasonal and / or Temporary

Job Number : 2425-11

Department : Recreation and Community Services

Opening Date : 09 / 05 / 2024

Description

City of Mission Viejo Invites Applications for

LIFEGUARD

18.44 - $21.98 per hour

SENIOR LIFEGUARD

20.28 - $24.18 per hour

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The City of Mission Viejo is accepting applications for the position of Lifeguard and Senior Lifeguard from qualified applicants. There are seven (7) current vacancies within the Recreation & Community Services Department that requires the ability to work an average of 12 to 19 hours per week at Montanoso or Sierra Recreation and Fitness Centers. Selection of an applicant to fill vacant positions may be made from either classification and will be based on the applicant that most closely meets the requirements of the position and best suits the particular needs of the City of Mission Viejo.

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. Applicants are encouraged to promptly return their application materials, as the first review of applications will begin at the end of each month. Be advised that various work shifts may be available : Monday through Friday anytime between 5 : 15 a.m. to 8 : 15 p.m.; Saturday anytime between 6 : 45 a.m. to 7 : 15 p.m.; and Sunday anytime between 6 : 45 a.m. to 5 : 15 p.m. Availability to open facilities at 5 : 15 a.m. or 6 : 45 a.m. is preferred. The schedule will vary depending on the needs of the City. These positions may be rotated through the Recreation and Fitness Centers. The eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used by the City to fill future Lifeguard and Senior Lifeguard vacancies.

Lifeguards and Senior Lifeguards are considered at-will Hourly, Seasonal, and / or Temporary variable hour employees, and are not a part of the competitive service. Incumbents will work a flexible schedule, with an average of 12 to 19 hours per week, with increased scheduling during peak workload periods, but less than 1,000 hours during the assignment through the fiscal year starting July 1st and ending June 30th.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

Your impact

• Act as a lifeguard during pool hours and at all events held at the pool and administer first aid;
• Implement and enforce City policies, rules, and procedures;
• Listen and respond to patrons' needs for assistance or information and provide the public with general information, in person or over the phone;
• Remove and replace pool covers, test the temperature, chlorine and PH values of the pool water, and perform routine pool maintenance as required;
• Attend training sessions for and perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and minor first aid on infants, children and adults in cases of emergency;
• Monitor facility use; open, close, and secure building for events and assist in the supervision and preparation of the facility and amenities for patron use; issues and collect recreation equipment and supplies;

Assist in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship; and

Perform other duties as assigned.

Senior Lifeguard - in addition to the above :

Assist with staff training and lifeguard classes.

Other Job Related Duties :

Perform basic custodial duties and minor facility maintenance as assigned; and

Conduct and participate in group recreational activities.

Applicants are encouraged to review the entire Lifeguard and Senior Lifeguard job descriptions by visiting the City's website at http : / / cityofmissionviejo.org.

Your Team

The members of the Mission Viejo Recreation and Community Services Department are passionate about increasing quality of life for our residents and members through Public Service, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Excellence. They are looking for someone with the same commitment to service and team spirit to join them.

Recreation and Community Services hosts dozens of programs, classes and special events throughout the year. The Department is passionate about engaging youth in sports, court programs and developing programs for every skill level to enhance quality of life.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and / or adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and

Use AED machine to support lifesaving measures throughout the facility as required.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Methods for keeping water and surrounding areas safer for public use; safe handling and use of chemicals.

Basic arithmetic.

Applicable safety precautions and procedures related to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned.

Basic principles and techniques involved in teaching swimming at all levels.

General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.

English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation.

Techniques of dealing with individuals of various ages and from various socio-economic groups and for effectively representing the City in contacts with users and the community.

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Safe work practices.

Skill in :

Working independently while supervising facilities and user groups.

Performing work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.

Providing courteous assistance to facility patrons.

Performing water chemistry tests.

Using appropriate safety equipment when handling pool chemicals and equipment.

Handling medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and / or adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Maintaining facilities and equipment in a clean, safe and secure manner.

Preparing clear and concise reports.

Accessing, retrieving, entering, and updating information using a computer terminal.

Using English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing.

Using tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment, software programs, and audio-visual equipment.

Experience and Training and License / Certificate

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Lifeguard : Equivalent to the completion of ninth (9th) grade and experience as a lifeguard and / or prior aquatics experience is highly desirable for Lifeguard.

Senior Lifeguard : Equivalent to two (2) years or 1,500 hours of lifeguard experience in a swimming pool or aquatics facility, and the equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Lifeguard :

Applicants must be 15 ½ years of age or older at the time of appointment for Lifeguard; and

Applicants under the age of 18, that are required to attend school, must provide a California Workers Permit.

Senior Lifeguard :

Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment for Senior Lifeguard; and

Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver's License may be required.

No benefits available for this position.

The following supplemental questions will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position and will be used in conjunction with your application to evaluate your experience, knowledge and skills. Do not refer to your application and / or resume when completing these questions. Do you understand and acknowledge these instructions?

This is not a retired annuitant position as defined by CalPERS. Appointment to this position may require reinstatement from CalPERS retirement. Are you a CalPERS retiree?

Which location(s) are you interested in working?

Recreation Centers are open Monday through Friday, 5 : 30 a.m. to 8 : 00 p.m.; Saturday from 7 : 00 a.m. to 7 : 00 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.Please list days and hours you are available as seen in the example below : Availability : Mon - Fri : 8am to 1 : 00pm Sat and Sun : all day

Are you at least fifteen and half (15 ½) years of age to qualify for Lifeguard?

Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age to qualify for Senior Lifeguard?

Do you possess two (2) years or 1,500 hours of lifeguard experience in a swimming pool or aquatics facility, and the equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade to qualify for Senior Lifeguard?

Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) for Infant, Child, and Adult is required within three (3) months of appointment. Please identify which of the above certifications you currently possess, if any. If none, are you able to obtain your required certifications within three (3) months of hire?

Why do you want to work for the City of Mission Viejo?

Describe your swimming and / or lifeguarding experience. Include where you gained this experience and how many years you have been swimming and / or lifeguarding.

Describe your experience dealing courteously and effectively with the public. Include your definition of Excellent Customer Service.

Required Question

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