What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beach Lifeguard Trainee position at City of Oceanside?
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for Beach Lifeguard Trainee for the summer 2025 season. Beach Lifeguard Trainees will attend classes as part of an Open Water Lifeguarding Academy in order to learn skills and techniques used in ocean rescue, emergency decision making, first responder medical treatment and public assistance and interaction.
This position is temporary and/or limited to 999 hours per fiscal year and does not include medical benefits.
The Beach Lifeguard Trainee is the entry-level position in the Beach Lifeguard Series which consists of the Beach Lifeguard Trainee, Beach Lifeguard I, and Beach Lifeguard II. This classification is designed to prepare and evaluate the suitability of Lifeguard Trainees to become a Beach Lifeguard I.
The Beach Lifeguard Trainees attend the Intro to Open Water Lifeguarding Academy and applicable City Beach Lifeguard trainings and orientation; learn techniques to act as a lifeguard by observing patrons on the beach and in the water to ensure safety and prevent accidents; learn techniques in first aid, CPR, and/or ocean rescue skills as needed; learn to enforce rules and regulations, municipal codes and ordinances; learn to monitor beach and water population levels; recognize conditions warranting closing or reopening surfing areas and jetties; learn to identify lost individuals and coordinate reunification, represent the City professionally in a highly visible position; provide high level customer service, education and information to residents and beach visitors; embrace and practice the City's organizational values; demonstrate proficiency in performing assigned work functions; and perform other related duties as assigned. Advancement to the Beach Lifeguard I position is contingent upon successful performance and graduation from the Intro to Open Water Lifeguarding Academy, and obtaining and maintaining all the certifications and licenses required by the Beach Lifeguard I classification.
Selected candidates who fail to graduate from the Introduction to Open Water Lifeguarding Academy will be terminated without right of appeal.
Knowledge of:The Beach Lifeguard Trainees attend the Intro to Open Water Lifeguarding Academy and applicable City Beach Lifeguard trainings and orientation; learn techniques to act as a lifeguard by observing patrons on the beach and in the water to ensure safety and prevent accidents; learn techniques in first aid, CPR, and/or ocean rescue skills as needed; learn to enforce rules and regulations, municipal codes and ordinances; learn to monitor beach and water population levels; recognize conditions warranting closing or reopening surfing areas and jetties; learn to identify lost individuals and coordinate reunification, represent the City professionally in a highly visible position; provide high level customer service, education and information to residents and beach visitors; embrace and practice the City's organizational values; demonstrate proficiency in performing assigned work functions; and perform other related duties as assigned. Advancement to the Beach Lifeguard I position is contingent upon successful performance and graduation from the Intro to Open Water Lifeguarding Academy, and obtaining and maintaining all the certifications and licenses required by the Beach Lifeguard I classification.
Selected candidates who fail to graduate from the Introduction to Open Water Lifeguarding Academy will be terminated without right of appeal.
- Safe work practices;
- Physical activities in potentially adverse conditions including cold water, large surf, strong currents and other marine hazards;
- Public relations principles;
- Interpersonal skills.
Ability to:
- Attend all scheduled Training Academy classes;
- Learn water safety, rescue, CPR and first aid techniques;
- Understand principles and practices of pre-hospital emergency medical care;
- Understand surf, local climate ocean environment, currents, hazards, water quality, human behavior, Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances pertaining to recreational use in a marine environment;
- Understand methods of open water, and underwater lifesaving;
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Appear for work on time;
- Follow directions from a supervisor;
- Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures;
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work, specifically the general public and co-workers.
Experience and Training
Experience: No experience as a Beach Lifeguard is required. Strong physical fitness, strength and stamina, especially endurance swimming is highly desirable.
Training: No formal training is required. A work permit will be required for selected applicants under age 18.
License/Certificates: None required.
Environmental Conditions: Incumbents are required to work at a public beach and in ocean water and are exposed to inclement weather conditions often with insufficient protection from the sun; moving mechanical parts, cold, heat, electrical hazards, dusts, blood, bodily fluids, contaminated water, extreme temperatures for prolonged time periods, intense noise, workspace restrictions, aggressive and/or non-compliant members of the public and potentially violent situations.
Physical Conditions: Maintaining physical condition necessary for swimming, diving, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, repetitive motions, sitting, kneeling, bending, running, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to assess variety of situations and respond to those situations; read and interpret information.
Selection Process:
Physical Conditions: Maintaining physical condition necessary for swimming, diving, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, repetitive motions, sitting, kneeling, bending, running, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to assess variety of situations and respond to those situations; read and interpret information.
Selection Process:
YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION BY THE STATED DEADLINE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. YOU MUST SHOW PHOTO ID TO BE ADMITTED INTO THE EXAM.
The examination process is divided into multiple phases. Individuals must successfully complete each phase in order to advance to the next phase. The examination process for those individuals who advance in the process may require the entire day. Plan accordingly.
Performance Test: The performance test will consist of a 600-yard swim (10 minutes or less); an ocean swim test consisting of a run-swim-run (1/2 mile run, 800-meter swim, 1/2 mile run) in less than 27 minutes; a 200-meter sprint swim. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO THE POOL AND BEACH/OCEAN TEST SITES.
Interview: Interviews will be held the SAME AFTERNOON of the test day. The interviews are designed to ensure that candidates have the qualifications necessary to fill the position. Interviews will be held at the Oceanside Lifeguard Headquarters (underneath the Oceanside Pier).
AN ONLINE CITY OF OCEANSIDE APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE NOTED BELOW:
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 4pm
Test Date(s): Saturday, March 1, 2025
Tentative Test Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025. Second test date is tentative and will be held if needed. The City retains the right to cancel the second test date should the available job openings be filled as a result of the first test date.
*Note: Exam dates are posted as a courtesy and may be subject to change and/or cancellation.
*Note: Exam dates are posted as a courtesy and may be subject to change and/or cancellation.
Other Factors: Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN PLACE OF THE CITY APPLICATION BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
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