Lifeguard (Part Time)

Carlsbad – The Community:

The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. The city sets the standard for high-quality local government services and is home to corporate headquarters in technology, life sciences and action sports, supported by a thriving tourism market and nearly 40 percent preserved open space. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city's infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.

 

You belong in Carlsbad: 

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal. 

The Department: 

You will join a nationally accredited agency (one of only five agencies in the State of California) by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA); a team dedicated to upholding the department's mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.

Position: 

Lifeguard is a part-time year-round position. Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the lifeguard position will observe swimmers, protect life, prevent accidents, enforce regulations and do related work as required.

The in-water skills test includes:

• 5-minute treading water while holding a 10lb brick
• 100-meter swim (1:40 minutes or less)
• Passive submerged victim rescue (14ft depth) with removal
• Adult CPR
• Swim 25 yards, retrieve a 10lb brick, swim 25 yards, and exit the pool

• Observe the activities of swimmers in and around a public pool to assure that policies, rules, and regulations are observed, and hazards are eliminated or minimized
• Maintain group and individual discipline
• Rescue persons in danger and provide first aid as necessary
• Give accurate information about aquatic facilities and programs. Assist in conducting special events and in the maintenance operation of aquatic facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Possess current certificates in the following:

• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-FPR)
• Lifeguard Training

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of preventive lifeguarding, water rescues, first aid, and CPR

Ability To:

• Earn Tittle 22 Certificate within one year of being hired (we offer this training onsite)
• Swim with proficiency and endurance
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of action
• Maintain constant observation of an assigned area to identify signs of danger
• Deal effectively and tactfully with the public, and work cooperatively with others

Entry Level:

• Any combination that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying

Highly Desirable:

• One summer of part-time experience as a lifeguard
• Title 22 Certificate
• EMR Certificate
  • Equivalent training certificates will be accepted if approved by the County of San Diego EMS authority
• EMT Certificate
  • Equivalent training certificates will be accepted if approved by the County of San Diego EMS authority

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts, dependent upon seasonable program needs

For questions regarding certification, training, or qualifying experience, please contact the following Parks and Recreation Aquatics Staff: 

• Nathan Baker: [email protected]

Lifeguard Academy:
If you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard but lack the required certification, consider participating in one of our academies: Lifeguard Academy

*Part-time employee cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year.

*Only qualified applicants will be called in for an "in-water skills test" and, upon successful completion, will be scheduled for an oral interview.

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