Lifeguard

THE POSITION

• CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED*

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, supervises and teaches aquatic activities at a community swimming pool; and performs related duties as required.

Work Schedule:

Varies from Sunday- Saturday from 7:00 am- 9:00 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

• Enforces established rules and regulations governing the safe us of pools.

• Monitors the swimming pool and surrounding area in order to prevent emergencies.

• Rescues bathers as necessary.

• Renders CPR and first aid as needed.

• Maintains and cleans the pool and surrounding area.

• Prepares reports of rescues or unusual occurrences.

• Interprets current policies and procedures to the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and Experience:

Completion of formal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Knowledge of:

• CPR, and first aid.

Skills and Ability to:

• Monitor pool and deck area.

• Enforce water safety rules and regulations.

• Perform rescues and render first aid and CPR as necessary.

• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

License and Certificates:

• Possession of an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Standard First Aid certificate. Possession of an American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate.

Appointment:

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ONLY THOSE AMONG THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION PROCESS, WHICH WILL BE AN INTERVIEW, WEIGHTED AT 100%. APPLICANTS WHO FALSIFY, EXAGGERATE OR EXCLUDE MATERIAL FACTS ON THEIR APPLICATION MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM THIS AND FUTURE EXAMINATION PROCESSES AND IF HIRED, TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES

Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this applications. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Lifeguard will generally work at the City of Carson's swimming pool.

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1.The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certififcate; possession of an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Standard First Aide certificate; Posession of an American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer certificate .

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency City of Carson

Address 701 E. Carson Street

Carson, California, 90745

Phone (310) 952-1736

Website http://ci.carson.ca.us