Lifeguard

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! 

Make a splash by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team

in the role of Lifeguard.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Lifeguard in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. This position is part-time, up to 25 hours per week year-round.  Accommodations for school schedules will be available.  

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve.  Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to supervising the pool, decks and additional areas of an aquatic facility.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain constant surveillance as assigned to safeguard swimmers from drowning and other accidents.

• Maintain discipline and orderly conduct among patrons and enforce all pertinent City pool rules and regulations.

• Promote and enforce water safety procedures; perform swimming rescues; render first aid and CPR as required.

• Assist in the planning, promoting and organizing of prescribed Red Cross programs and special events.

• Perform pool maintenance functions as required.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Prepare and maintain accurate and up to date records and reports.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of water safety and swimming rescue techniques.

• Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.

• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk; swim with proficiency and endurance; render life saving measures; interpret policies and procedures, explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.

• Intermittently set up booths, hang banners, move tables and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.

• Prevent accidents and conduct effective rescues.

• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR.

• Prepare reports and course records.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.

• Communicate tactfully with customers.

• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Promote and enforce safety procedures including proper use of equipment.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

None required.

AND

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the tenth (10th) grade or fifteen (15) years of age.

License or Certificate

Possession of a current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate by date of appointment.

Possession of a current American Red Cross Title 22 First Aid for Public Personnel certificate by date of appointment.

Possession of a current American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen certificate by date of appointment.

Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate by date of appointment.

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.

• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.

• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.

• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above.  Applicants who do not provide verification will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process. 

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.