SENIOR POOL LIFEGUARD (Recurrent)

Position/Program Information

Department of Parks and Recreation

Examination Number:

D2965J

Type Of Recruitment:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Filing Type:

Recurrent

Application Filing Period:

We will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS OR WITHHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING.

About Us: We work directly with the public as they enjoy our 40 swimming pools and 23 splash pads. We provide our pool lifeguards with regular training and recertification. We also offer an exciting work environment with room for growth! The mission of our department goes beyond providing recreational activities and maintaining parks and facilities. It's about creating a sense of community and belonging for all residents. A truly inclusive parks and recreation department values diversity and equity, recognizing that everyone deserves access to recreational opportunities and facilities, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, ability, or socio-economic status. By fostering a welcoming environment and offering programs and services that reflect the needs and interests of all members of the community, an inclusive parks and recreation department can help build stronger, heathier, and more connected communities.

About You: You enjoy working with people from all backgrounds, representing an inclusive, community engaged agency! You are a motivated, experience lifeguard looking for a leadership role. You are ready to engage with the public and provide technical guidance to all staff of pool lifeguards. You are ready to not only assist the Pool Manager, but step into their shoes when they are off site. And you aren't afraid to work alongside the Pool Lifeguards, when we might be short staffed, and lead by example.

Essential Job Functions

A Senior Pool Lifeguard is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Conducts continuous surveillance of an assigned pool area for signs of swimmers in trouble, violations of pool and safety regulations, and equipment malfunctions.
• Assigns staff to established posts: readjusting coverage or requesting additional help in the event of unusually high patronage.
  
• Counsel lifeguards and corrects inappropriate behavior or techniques by example or explanation; refers ineffective lifeguards to the pool manager for disposition.
  
• Responds and resolves incidents at the pool such as persistent violations of safety rules, serious injuries, or minor confrontations among patrons.
  
• Monitors automatic or manual filtration systems; ensures that chemicals are added, and backwash cycle is activated, as necessary, makes minor repairs and reports major repairs to pool manager.
  
• Participates in the formal instruction of lifeguard staff by demonstrating first-aid procedures, lifesaving techniques, and learn-to-swim teaching methods.
  
• Recommend closure of the swimming pool to the public due to health or safety hazards as needed.
  
• Engages in physical fitness program established by the department in order to maintain capability to perform lifesaving duties.
  

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Six months of full-time or 960 hours of part-time experience as a pool lifeguard*.

* Pool lifeguards are responsible for continuous surveillance of a pool, enforcing pool and safety rules, performing water rescues, administering first aid, and teaching swim classes.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL EXPECTION:
Physical Class: Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES:
Certificates must be valid and will be verified at the time of appointment. Certificates are not required at the time of application. Before final appointment, candidates must attend and successfully complete the Department of Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Training Program and obtain the following Certificates (or equivalent):

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate

• Lifeguard Training
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for the Professional Rescuer
• Resuscitation-Oxygen Administration
• Bloodborne Pathogens

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor's Certificate

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Ability:
Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6 minutes and 30 seconds or less to meet annual swim qualification.

Vision:
At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction.

Hearing:
There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:

• 30 dB at 500 Hz
• 30 dB at 1000 Hz
• 40 dB at 2000 Hz
• 40 dB at 3000 Hz

There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess experience beyond the Selection Requirements and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire, weighted 100%.

• Pool Expertise
• Professional Experience
• Technical Expertise

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Scores cannot be given over the telephone.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Employment is subject to passing a medical examination which will be scheduled after security clearance for candidates who receive contingent offers of employment.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation throughout Los Angeles County. These positions are for Recurrent/Hourly EMPLOYMENT ONLY and may be located at the following pools.

East Section Aquatics (626) 821-4655

• Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los Angeles
• Atlantic Park Pool, Los Angeles
• Salazar Park Pool, Los Angeles
• City Terrace Park Pool, Los Angeles
• Obregon Park Pool, Los Angeles
• Norman S Johnson Aquatic Center, Arcadia

Central Section Aquatics (626) 821-4655

• Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, Whittier
• Krejci Pool, Los Angeles
• Bethune Pool, Los Angeles
• Carver Pool, Los Angeles
• Mona Pool, Compton
• Franklin D Roosevelt Pool, Los Angeles
• Ted Watkins Park Pool, Los Angeles

North Section Aquatics (661) 222-9519

• El Cariso Pool, Sylmar
• Everett Martin Park Pool, Little Rock
• Knollwood Pool, Granada Hills
• Val Verde, Saugus
• Castaic Regional Aquatics Complex, Castaic
• San Fernando Regional Pool, San Fernando
• George Lane Pool, Quartz Hill

South Section Aquatics (310) 965-8646

• Alondra Pool, Lawndale
• Campanella, West Compton
• Enterprise Pool, West Compton
• Lennox Pool, Lennox
• Victoria Pool, Carson
• Cerritos Pool, Cerritos
• Garrott Pool, Los Angeles
• Keller Pool, Los Angeles
• Jesse Owens Pool, Los Angeles

A vailable Shift: The work week includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resumes are subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED .

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Senior Pool Lifeguard (Recurrent)". Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Ramon Cruz
Department Contact Phone: (626) 588-5112
Department Contact Email: rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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