Lifeguard

Salary : $18.21 - $22.13 Hourly

Location : San Leandro, CA

Job Type : Part-Time

Department : Recreation & Parks Department

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 5 / 1 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

The Position

The City's Recreation and Parks Department is seeking interested applicants willing to work 5-20 hours a week (not to exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year). A strong desire for excellence and experience providing responsible recreation programs in a diverse community is desired. Positions may require working rotation shifts, evenings, weekends, and / or holidays.

Definition : Lifeguard work is performed under the general supervision of a Recreation Specialist I or above. Incumbents in this class are primarily responsible for performing lifeguard duties and teaching swim courses but may also perform general duties to assist with other aquatics activities, pool maintenance and operations.

Distinguishing Characteristics : Lifeguard work is performed under the general supervision of a Recreation Specialist I or above.

Duties and Responsibilities

Examples of Typical Job Functions : The typical job functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

• Leads, oversees and participates in the activities of participants in various recreation programs, events and activities; Maintains reports for all activities;
• Instructs swimming and water safety classes, if assigned;
• Maintains discipline at assigned facility; enforces rules and regulations governing assigned programs; addresses disciplinary / behavior concerns of youth participants with parents / guardians; secures facilities at conclusion of events;
• Monitors swimmer and other patron activities in aquatic areas to ensure safety;
• Performs rescue of swimmers in distress; administers artificial respiration, CPR and first aid as needed; summons emergency personnel (9-1-1) if necessary; completes incident / accident reports as appropriate;
• Prepares, inspects, and maintains facility and equipment for activities and events, and recommends maintenance and repair as needed;
• May open, secure and clean pool areas before and after program use;
• Performs other related duties as assigned, and;
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Qualifications

Experience and Education Guidelines : Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and ability would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education : Must possess currentcertificates in Lifeguard training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, as well as standard First Aid, and must maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

Experience : Entry-level experience / expertise relevant to the particular activity to which assigned. Previous experience with aquatics programs is desired.

Licenses / certifications / other requirements :

Additional Information

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SELECTION PROCESS

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the hiring department :

Deadline to Apply

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5 : 00pm

Interviews

Ongoing

Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding ADA accommodations or Veteran's preference, please visit the

No benefits are associated with this part-time extra help position.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Lifeguard position and to assist Human Resources staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications.

Are you currently enrolled in or do you possess a high school diploma or certified equivalent (GED)?

The Lifeguard / Swim Instructor position requires you to be at least 15 years of age. As of today's date, are you at least 15 years of age?

What best describes your Lifeguarding experience? (Please mark the appropriate box.)

Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding certificate?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and American Red Cross Standard First Aid certifications are required by date of hire. Do you have these certifications?

Please indicate your preferred availability to work. Please select all that apply.

By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with the City of San Leandro.

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