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Lifeguard I

Are you passionate about water safety and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for responsible and attentive Lifeguards to join our team. As a Lifeguard I, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all swimmers and guests, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a clean and safe aquatic environment. Lifeguards assigned to this position will be working as a lifeguard at a pool.

Typical tasks and representative duties include:

• Supervision of visitor use at a County aquatic facility or designated swim area, including pools and decks of swimming areas and other aquatic areas.
• Enforcement of County policies and regulations.
• Preventative lifeguarding, preventing accidents, and effecting rescues.
• Providing basic first aid to the public.
• Collecting user fees.
• Distribution of information such as schedules and activities.
• Monitoring of pool chemistry.
• Aquatic site maintenance.
• Helping prepare bulletin boards, awards, and certificates.
• May conduct swim lessons, aqua aerobics, and other similar activities and related duties such as promotion, scheduling, and development of aquatic-related activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment; Title 22 First Aid Certification must be obtained within one year of original lifeguard certification and maintained throughout employment. EMT certification can be substituted for the CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Title 22 requirements.

Other conditions of employment include working irregular hours, holidays and weekends, completing INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms, passing a County pre-employment medical exam, and submitting to and passing screening under Public Resources Code Section 5164 in regards to criminal offenses.

This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process.

Reasonable accommodation notice: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Veteran's preference points are available for those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Equal employment opportunity is provided by the County.