- Salary
- $19 – $25/hr
- Location
- Malibu Swimming Pool, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Experience
- 16+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Coordinator, and Pool Manager, the Lifeguard performs general lifeguard duties at City of Malibu managed aquatic facilities administered by the City of Malibu Community Services Department.
This position is an entry level lifeguard position that performs general lifeguard duties, rescue and first aid, instructs swim lessons, works with contract aquatic program, and assists with routine cleaning and maintenance of the pool deck, locker rooms, restrooms, offices, and surrounding areas. The City is committed to providing community services in a professional manner with a strong emphasis on customer service. The Lifeguard is expected to provide services in such a manner.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will perform general lifeguard duties, rescue and first aid, instructs swim lessons, works with contract aquatic program, and assists with routine cleaning and maintenance of the pool deck, locker rooms, restrooms, offices, and surrounding areas. The City is committed to providing community services in a professional manner with a strong emphasis on customer service. The Lifeguard is expected to provide services in such a manner.
- Ensures adherence of proper safety precautions for pool patrons, keeping a close watch of swimmers and spectators.
- Instructs swim classes and aquatic programming.
- Interprets, explains and enforces City policies, rules and procedures.
- Recognizes and responds effectively in emergencies in accordance with the facility emergency action plan.
- Collects program registration fees and prepares records and activity reports in accordance with established procedures.
- Conducts facility inspections and tests for appropriate pH and Chlorine levels.
- Completes safety records and facility maintenance reports on the aquatic facility, locker rooms, showers, restrooms and offices.
- Participates in training sessions.
- Completes additional duties as assigned.
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
• Be at least 16 years of age at the time of employment.
• Completion of high school diploma is highly desirable.
• Minimum one year of experience working in the aquatics field or participation in the Junior Lifeguarding program.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification including CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Water Safety Instruction certification is highly desirable.
• Title 22 Certification (administered within 12 months of employment).
• Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Other certifications may be required depending on program assignment.KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Principles and techniques of American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED for the professional rescuer.
• Fundamentals of swim lesson instruction applied from the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Program.
• Aquatic practices and application of new swimming techniques.
• Facility operations, aquatic policies and procedures.
SKILL IN:
• Providing positive and helpful customer service to patrons, City staff and contract instructor.
• Effective oral and written communication with the public, co-workers and supervisory staff.
• Understanding and enforcing City and School District policy and County health code.
• Common sense and strong decision making.
• Following instructions and taking direction from supervisory staff.
• Maintaining safety, cleanliness and general order of aquatics facilities.
Skills
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