Temporary Lifeguard Services Assistant

The Position

The Park District is currently recruiting for a Temporary Lifeguard Services Assistant.This position is located at Lifeguard Services in Castro Valley, CA.

For safety purposes, the temporary assistant must be able to swim and have current certification (see minimum qualifications below).

ABOUT US:

The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a metropolitan system of public open space parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of the San Francisco Bay. EBRPD spans across 125,000 acres in 73 regional parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails that are enjoyed by over 25 million visitors and the community per year. The Park District acquires, manages, and preserves natural and cultural resources for everyone to enjoy now and forever to experience nature nearby.

OUR MISSION:

EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.

OUR VALUES:

• Respect

• We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.

• Resilience

• We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.

• Relationships

• Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.

• Responsiveness

• We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.

• Transparency

• We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

What You'll Be Doing:

Under general supervision, to assist with the delivery of lifeguard services and aquatic programs according to the mission of the District's Lifeguard Services Unit; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Assists in planning, developing, conducting and overseeing a wide range of lifeguard training, including emergency medical services, water safety, and lifeguard operations;

• Assists in planning and conducting District staff training in emergency medical services;

• Administers emergency medical;

• Assists with the development and administration of aquatic recreation programs and promotional efforts;

• Assists in supervising lifeguards and aquatic programs staff;

• Provides lifeguard and medical equipment to field sites;

• Assists in evaluating medical, rescue and training reports as a quality assurance function;

• Compiles statistical reports from medical, rescue, training, time card and lifeguard operation records;

• Assists in responding to aquatic emergencies;

• Maintains equipment; assists with scheduling staff;

• Assists with recruiting efforts;

• Makes public presentations on safety and lifeguard service;

• Lifeguards as needed;

• May participate in and/or direct SCUBA searches;

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade;

AND

Experience: Must meet one of the following standards:

Standard I: Twelve months of full-time experience in open water lifeguarding with increasing responsibility in administrative and operational oversight;

OR

Standard II: Twenty-four months of full-time experience in lifeguarding with increasing responsibility in administrative and operational oversight;

AND

Certifications: Possession of a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/FPR) Provider certificate from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or equivalent; and a current "Emergency Medical Response" from the American Red Cross; Lifeguard Training Certificate from the American Red Cross or its equivalent.

Desirable Certifications:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate from the American Red Cross, and SCUBA certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency (such as PADI or NAUI).

Special Conditions of Employment:

• All East Bay Park Regional District employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

• This position is required to wear a prescribed District uniform;

• May be required to work unusual hours, including weekends and holidays, and serve in an on-call status;

• Must be able to pass a Level 3 Public Safety non-sworn background check as a requirement for employment in this classification.

• A valid California driver's license is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.

Additional Information

Knowledge of water safety and lifeguarding; principles and practices of aquatic program administration, both open water and pool; and of office procedures; methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Ability to operate and maintain lifesaving equipment and boats; walk, run, jump, climb, swim, sit, lift and carry equipment up to 60 pounds; lift overhead and balance equipment up to 40 pounds; work outdoors in the sun for long periods of time; understand and apply departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and pertinent local and state regulations relating to lifeguard operations and emergency procedures; swim 550 yards in 10 minutes or less; operate office equipment including computers and supporting work processing, spreadsheet and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers.

Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) required parts:

• A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, and

• Completed supplemental questions

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. If you have previously applied on GovernmentJobs.com, please take care to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.

Notification:All applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications.

Selection Process:Qualified applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for review. Applications with the most relevant qualifications will advance to the selection interviews.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.