What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard - Temporary Position position at Los Angeles County Office of Education?
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, supervise pool activities and enforce the rules; observe pool areas to detect possible drownings or swimmers needing assistance; perform lifesaving techniques or artificial resuscitation methods as required; plan and coordinate activities for members of the community; promote and ensure safety for recreation program participants and pool patrons; may assist with aquatic programs and pool operation; performs related responsibilities as needed.
Requirements / Qualifications
All interested applicants must apply online via Edjoin.org and submit the following attachments relating to the position with your online application.
* Resume;
* Three Letters of Reference;
Must possess at time of application and maintain the following:
a. Lifeguard Certification issued by the American Red Cross
b. First Aid & CPR and AED issued by the American Red Cross or an equivalent public or professional association
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Ability to work variable shifts.
*ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO ONLINE APPLICATION*
Comments and Other Information
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Ensure the safety of all swimmers.
- Explains and enforces indoor or outdoor pool regulations and safety requirements.
- Observe pool areas to detect hazardous conditions or life-threatening situations.
- Enters water to rescue swimmers needing assistance and perform artificial respiratory techniques as needed.
- Maintains a clean and secure area around the pool.
- Completes safety reports and advises assigned supervisor of any hazardous conditions or water safety incidents.
- Performs related duties as requires.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures.
-Knowledge of customer service practices and techniques.
-Knowledge of swimming strokes and water safety and breathing techniques used by individuals of different age groups.
-Knowledge of rescue methods.
-Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.
-Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and procedures.
-Skill in responding to emergency situations including safely rescuing drowning victims and administering CPR and First Aid.
-Skill in effective oral and written communication
-Ability to explain and enforce water safety rules and pool regulations.
-Ability to demonstrate swimming strokes and life saving techniques.
-Ability to rescue swimmers calmly and effectively given potential drownings or needing assistance.
-Ability to swim underwater and to pull and carry swimmers to safety using upper body and lower body swimming strokes.
-Ability to calmly and effectively perform water rescues and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in emergency situations
-Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, swimmers and the general public.
-Ability to prepare incident reports.
-Ability to communicate oral instructions to swimmers.
-Arrive to work on time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to swim, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate
objects, tools or controls; and reach with hand and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be physically able to perform all rescue skill, including backboard rescue and deepwater lift.
The employee may be required to:
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crawl and crouch.
- Perform public speaking.
- Attend meetings.
- Interact with a variety of people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work in extreme and humid weather conditions, and may occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level inter work environment is moderately loud.
Calexico Unified School District-Personnel Commission
Application Deadline
5/23/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/26/2025
Contact
Karla Jimenez
7607683888 3089
Number of Openings
12
Salary
Single Rate
$20.00 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
4 Hours: 6/10/2025 - 8/16/2025
Employment Type
Part Time
Site
Calexico High School Margarita de Necochea Bulldog Aquatic Center
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