What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at County of Marin?
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
ABOUT US
Marin County Parks manages 40 public parks and pathways, and 18,500 acres of open space. These public lands, which include McNears Beach, Paradise Beach, Roy's Redwoods, Bolinas Lagoon, Mount Burdell, and Ring Mountain, reflect the rich variety of ecosystems in coastal northern California.
A department of the County of Marin, our mission is to educate, inspire, and engage the people of Marin in the shared commitment of preserving, protecting, and enriching the natural beauty of Marin's parks and open spaces, and providing recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of all generations.
Marin County Parks promotes a collaborative and supportive team-oriented work culture based on a shared mission, personal integrity, and positive attitude.
As the stewards of their public lands, we are committed to ongoing engagement and relationship-building with the people and communities we serve. Parks' priorities are guided by this community dialogue.
These include :
- Park facilities maintenance and improvements
- Open space road and trail management and improvements
- Vegetation management for wildfire risk reduction and ecosystem health, in partnership with regional fire departments, the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, and natural resource scientists
- Climate change and sea-level rise resilience
- Equity
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are now hiring for the Summer 2025 Season!
There's no better place to be this summer than at the McNear's Beach Pool! We are a fun team who loves to work outdoors, is super sociable, and truly cares about the safety of others. Apply today if you want to become a part of an outstanding team of lifeguards who have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the people who visit our pool.
Lifeguards will be assigned to work the season at McNear's Beach Park in San Rafael. McNear's Beach pool is open for recreational swimming daily from 10 : 00 am until 6 : 00 pm between May and the beginning of September. Lifeguards can expect to work between two and five days a week. Flexible schedules will be considered.
Duties may include but are not limited to : Enforcing pool rules and regulations; providing information to the public; performing routine maintenance duties to keep the pool and facility in clean and safe condition; collecting admission fees and preparing daily reconciliation and bank deposit preparation; responding to emergency situations in the pool; performing tests to ensure safe pool water quality; maintaining routine records and performing other related duties as required.
ABOUT YOU
MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS :
Possession of, or ability to obtain the following certifications prior to assignment of life-saving duties.
Certificates and Licenses
Successful applicants must be willing and available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends and to modify work schedules and work overtime as necessary.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. These emails will come from noreply@governmentjobs.com. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Physical Demands : Must have the ability to perform heavy physical labor and lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier weights with proper equipment.
Working Conditions : Must be willing to work independently for extended periods in remote locations, off-hours, and weekend schedules, and outdoors in any weather conditions. Work may occur in areas with natural hazards such as poison oak and ticks. Must be willing to wear a uniform.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer : If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Anthony Wesley at anthony.wesley@marincounty.gov.
LiveScan : SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
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