Hourly City Worker/Lifeguard Trainee

The Position

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest ethical standards.

Attends mandatory training classes, including, but not limited to, the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course, and the American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Learns pool regulations and safety rules to prevent accidents.

Interacts with lifesaving equipment and apparatus.

May participate in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment.

May drive on City business depending on the needs of the position.

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Minimum Requirements

Experience
Experience swimming or working in swim programs such as participation on swim team, water polo team, or teaching swimming lessons is highly desirable.

License(s)/Certification(s)
The following certifications will be attained through the course of employment:
American Red Cross First Aid certificate, or approved equivalent.
American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.)/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate, or approved equivalent.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate, or approved equivalent.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.) certificate is highly desirable.

Special Conditions
Qualified candidates will meet the following American Red Cross Lifeguard requirements:
- Be at least 15 years of age.
- Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Retrieve a 10-pound object from deep water and tread water with the object for 1 minute, then place the object onto the deck, all within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of water safety, rescue methods, lifesaving techniques, and first aid as applied to accidents in the water and surrounding pool areas.

Knowledge of and skill in:
Exceptional customer service practices.

Skill in:
Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy and procedure.

Ability to:

Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.

Learn lifesaving techniques and first aid.

Effectively understand water safety rules.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school district personnel, coworkers, and the public and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations.
Foster a teamwork environment.
Interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
Lift victim from water with assistance (approximately 30 to 200 pounds).
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Present a courteous, professional public image.
Prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies, and to take appropriate action.
Read, write, communicate effectively, and comprehend directions in English.
Retrieve a diving brick from deep water and tread water with it for 1 minute, then return it to the pool deck within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
Swim with proficiency and endurance and meet City-established standards of swimming competency.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Withstand exposure to sun and water for up to 8 hours a day.

Other Characteristics
Willingness to:
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Maintain a flexible work schedule.
Work overtime as requested.
Travel to multiple work locations.

Note
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may be considered as a substitute for the listed minimum requirements.
Exceptional Customer Service Policy
The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention.

Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy .

Selection Process

EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the selection process. Due to the high number of applications anticipated, the City of Glendale cannot guarantee that all individuals filing applications for this position will be called for an interview. The examination process will consist of an evaluation, a performance, and an interview.

ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 50%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.

PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION: (Weight of 50%) The performance exam will assess the candidate's swimming skills.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Any evaluation will be based on the candidate's education and experience as related to the position. Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position. The selected candidate will be subjected to a background check including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights. Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination. The City of Glendale conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the first test part so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Glendale requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.

All hourly employees will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System - Alternate Retirement System (PARS-ARS). Hourly employees may also participate in the Flexible Benefit Plan.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

• 

• City of Glendale

• 818-548-2152

Show more