Lifeguard

Definition

***THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICATIONS ARE SCREENED ON A REGULAR BASIS***

Under direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Pool Manager and Recreation Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguards / Swim Instructors will ensure the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies and instruct swim lessons for participants of all ages.

In addition, Swim Instructors are responsible for instructing all swim lesson participants, ensuring the safety of all participants in their class, instructing and evaluating students participating in swim lessons, submitting completed participant report cards on time and attending mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.

The individual must be able to represent the City of Milpitas Recreation Services in a professional manner and follow the City’s and Recreation Services’ polices and regulations.

Examples of Duties

• Maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility
• Acting immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency
• Providing emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Performing various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Preparing and maintaining appropriate reports
• Having thorough knowledge of rescue techniques
• Understanding and enforcing of facility rules, policies and procedures, having leadership, public relations skills and decision-making skills.

Typical Qualifications

Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

• Minimum age at the time of hire is 15 years old.
• Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate skills in swim lesson instruction.
• Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm.
• Pre-Employment testing of swimming skills and knowledge through a Lifeguard Academy
• Must have experience in working with children (3 - 17 years of age) and adults (18+ years of age).

Swim Instructor

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred, but not required

License and Other Requirements

Upon selection, additional requirements include:

• Tuberculosis test
• Fingerprint clearance (Department of Justice background check) if 18 years or older

Supplemental Information

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer. Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination, and selection process will be made upon request to Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.

City of Milpitas Temporary/ Seasonal Employee* Benefits at a Glance

Retirement Benefits
Federal law requires that employees who are not members of the City retirement plan (CalPERS) be covered under an alternate retirement plan (PARS).
6% of your salary will be deducted for participation in the PARS plan. The City will also contribute 1.5% of your earnings to your PARS account every pay period.

Paid Time Off
In accordance with State Law, after 90 days, Temporary/Seasonal employees receive 24 hours to use for sick leave.

Work and Life
Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership at the Milpitas Sports Center.
Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership in Commonwealth Credit Union, which offers a broad range of financial and investment services.
Temporary/Seasonal employees may qualify for Transportation Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) cash incentive or transit subsidies based on their commute method.

Health Insurance (Not available to most Temporary/Seasonal Employees)
Temporary employees in a non-clerical position hired in the Planning, Engineering and Building Divisions may qualify for participation in CalPERS health, Delta Dental and Vision. (per Res. 7062) o Multiple plans available through CalPERS Health; plans with Kaiser rate or lower are paid by the City.
Delta Dental: City paid
Vision: City paid

*Temporary/Seasonal employees are limited to work no more than 1000 hours per Fiscal Year.

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455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California 95035 United States View Map