What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard, Part Time (continuous) position at City of Oakland, CA?
Salary : $21.28 - $26.13 Hourly
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type : Part Time (include Trainee)
Job Number : 24-AP230-12
Department : Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : SI1
The Position
- Continuous Recruitment
Re cruitment may close at any time, candidates are encouraged to apply immediately
2025 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENTSUMMER PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Oakland is an equal-opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why Join the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department?
Come and join a vibrant, energetic team whose key initiative is enhancing the community through recreational programs, optimizing park facilities and youth development. Are you passionate about being a part of dynamic community spaces and fostering cultural growth? The City of Oakland is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lifeguard for the Oakland Parks & Recreation & Youth Development department.
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Minimum Requirements for Application
This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
Education : None required.
Experience :
Six months of aquatics experience.
Certifications :
Current Red Cross certification in CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED, Lifeguard Training and First Aid. Please scan and attach this required certification to your application. Failure to submit this required certification will result in disqualification from the selection process.
Other Requirements :
Candidates must be at least sixteen (16) years or older to apply.
Candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance and have a physical examination including a TB screening.
Additional Qualifications : Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions.
Work Permits :
Minors will be subject to state guidelines and restrictions governing their employment while employed with the City of Oakland. This shall include applicable work permits, records, hours worked, and time reporting guidelines. Minor seeking information regarding work permits should contact their local school district. When applicable, work permits must be obtained prior to beginning employment.
Supplemental Information
This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
The Recruitment Process :
This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to OPRYD for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Stage I : The first stage in the selection process will consist of a review of each applicant's employment application, current Red Cross certifications in CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED, Lifeguard Training & First Aid, and signed supplemental questionnaire for minimum qualifications (weighted pass / fail). Applications submitted without all required materials will not be given further consideration.
Stage II : The second stage will consist of an oral interview and an on-the-spot water test that will test the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the qualifications section. The list of candidates to be further considered will be developed directly from the results of Stage II.
Candidates will be required to provide their original current Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED at the time of the scheduled oral interview / water test.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
What's in it for you?
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How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at :
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Finney at jfinney@oaklandca.gov
The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include
Did you scan and attach your current Red Cross certification in CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED, Lifeguard Training and First Aid?Failure to submit this required certification will result in disqualification from the selection process.
This is a public contact position. Although no current vacancies require bilingual skills in a specific language, the eligible list generated from this announcement will be used to fill positions that may or may not require bilingual language skills. For positions in this classification not requiring bilingual language skills, names will be certified in rank order (in accordance with Civil Service Rules, Section 5.02).For positions in this classification requiring selective certification of bilingual language skills, names of eligible candidates certified to the hiring authority shall be the highest ranking candidates willing to accept employment and who possess the additional and special qualifications required (in accordance with Civil Service Rules, Section 5.03, Selective Certification). Such positions will require selective bilingual skills in one or more of the following languages : Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Please note, identified bilingual skills will be tested prior to a final offer of employment. Candidates must pass the bilingual skills test to be considered for selectively certified positions.Identify the language(s) for which you have bilingual conversational proficiency. If you do not have bilingual conversational proficiency in any of the identified languages, check the appropriate box.
Please select the OPRYD pool location(s) at which you are interested in working.Please see link in posting for location details.
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet a specific age requirement to be eligible for hire.At the time of application, I am :
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Salary : $21 - $26
