Senior Pool Lifeguard

Job Summary

Teaches swimming and/or specialized aquatic classes to the public. Evaluates participant progress and performance. Ensures the safety of users at various aquatic facilities in the City. Performs emergency care as necessary. Performs pool maintenance duties. Assists with pool operation activities, as required.

*Current vacancy is for 24 hours per week. The eligibility list that is established from this recruitment will be used to fill all vacancies that occur during the duration of the eligibility list.

Representative Duties

Teaches swimming techniques to children and adults. Teaches special aquatic classes. Evaluates participant progress and performance.

Assists with coordinating various aquatic activities.

Enforces swimming pool rules and regulations. Maintains order in and around the swimming pool.

Recognizes and performs aquatic emergency rescues, administers artificial respiration, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, when necessary.

Ensures that the pool, decks, and dressing rooms are safe, clean and orderly.

Performs minor facility clean up and maintenance.

Completes various forms and paperwork pertinent to the day-to-day operation of an aquatic facility.

Performs pool maintenance and cleaning.

Follows and enforces applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of:
Teaching principles and practices.
Swimming instruction techniques and methods.
Water safety practices.
Basic recordkeeping procedures.
Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:
Swim with proficiency and endurance.
Teach proper swimming techniques and water safety.
Conduct swim lessons.
Perform lifesaving techniques.
Respond and handle emergency incidents in an appropriate manner.
Enforce pool rules and regulations.
Perform routine pool maintenance and cleaning.
Maintain records.
Evaluate participant progress and overall performance.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.
Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
Maintain a high level of customer service.

Skill in:
Appropriate swimming techniques.
Lifeguarding, first aid, AED and CPR techniques.
Working effectively with persons from diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level.
Basic computer software applications including Microsoft Word.

Education, Training and Experience:

High school graduation or equivalent.

One year of recent, paid lifeguard experience or two summer seasons of experience as a lifeguard, which must include experience teaching organized swim lessons and experience working with the public. (One season is equivalent to 300 working hours).

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid American Red Cross or state recognized certificate in the following:

a. CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider)
b. Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training
c. First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) is required within six months of employment.
d. Possession of a Lifeguard Training Instructor certification may be required, dependent upon assignment.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process. You must attach a copy of your required certificates to your online application. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.

Selection Process: All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate:

Training and Experience Evaluation
Writing exercise/practical assessment

Oral Interview

If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

Background Investigation: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

Closing Date/Time: 1/23/2025 5:30 PM Pacific

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