Lifeguard I

MAKE A SPLASH WITH THE CITY OF SAN RAMON!

Love the water? Enjoy working with people? Want to make a difference in your community?

The City of San Ramon is looking for enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our Aquatics Team as a Lifeguard I!

As a Lifeguard, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and fun aquatic environment for our community. You’ll supervise pool activities, respond to emergencies, assist patrons, and may even have the opportunity to teach swim lessons and lead recreational programs.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Make a Difference – Help keep swimmers and families safe.
• Work with the Community – Interact with patrons of all ages.
•  Build Valuable Skills – Gain experience in safety, communication, leadership, and emergency response.
•  Grow Your Career – Opportunities to advance from Lifeguard I to Lifeguard II as you gain experience and certifications.
•  Have Fun at Work – Spend your day around the pool while making a positive impact!

About the Position

Under direct or general supervision, Lifeguards help ensure the safety of pool patrons and provide a positive aquatic experience. Lifeguards supervise pool activities and may also teach swim lessons and assist with recreational swim programs.

Lifeguards receive direction from supervisors or management staff and do not directly supervise other employees. They may provide training and technical guidance to other staff as needed.

Lifeguard I

Lifeguard I is the entry-level position in the Lifeguard Series within the Parks and Community Services Department. Employees at this level typically have some basic work-related experience and work under general supervision.

Lifeguard I employees perform many of the same duties as Lifeguard II employees but are still developing their skills and experience. They generally have less responsibility for making independent decisions about work procedures and methods.

Advancement to Lifeguard II

The Lifeguard Series is flexibly staffed, which means employees may advance from Lifeguard I to Lifeguard II as they gain experience, skills, and knowledge.

Employees may advance to Lifeguard II after meeting one of the following experience requirements:

• 400 hours of experience as a certified lifeguard; or
• 200 hours of experience as a certified lifeguard and an instructor-level certification.

Employees must also demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability required to successfully perform the duties of the Lifeguard II position.

Typical Duties

• Lifeguards, supervises and ensures patron safety at all times, including clearly and professionally conveying rules to patrons and enforcing facility regulations.
• Administers first aid and provides emergency care as required, maintains a safe aquatic environment and facility.
• Greets the public, responds to patrons' questions and inquiries.
• Assists with the Swim Lesson program.
• Keeps records and reports.
• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Assists senior staff and supervisors as directed.
• Follows the City and Parks and Community Services Department policies and procedures.
• Assists with cleaning and routine maintenance of the aquatic facility, including locker rooms, guard office, pool surfaces, and other facility-related duties as assigned.
• Presents and maintains a professional appearance and demeanor, including wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out.
• Assists and teaches swim lessons.
• Facilitates recreation activities according to prepared curriculum.
• Provides feedback regarding program goals, objectives, and activity schedules to the public, participants or supervisors.
• Provides leadership for staff and volunteers and supervision for participants in program areas.
• Lifeguards the waterslide.

Ready to dive into a rewarding opportunity?

Apply today and become part of the City of San Ramon Aquatics Team!Knowledge of:

• Basic safety procedures for recreation programs and facilities.
• Aquatic program practices, goals, and requirements.
• Current aquatic safety standards and best practices.
• Professional work habits, including reliability, dependability, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Effective ways to work with people of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Customer service techniques for working effectively with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Professional communication and public relations practices when representing the City.

Ability to:

• Conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work effectively under direct supervision and as part of a team.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Follow oral and written instructions and respond appropriately to direction.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Swim, tread water, and perform water rescues, including moving objects requiring up to 100 pounds of force.
• Retrieve heavy objects from a depth of up to 14 feet.
• Sit and stand for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around pool chemicals.
• Read written materials and computer screens and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Use English effectively in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, sound judgment, and discretion while following City policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with City employees, the public, vendors, contractors, and others encountered during the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 
Lifeguard I:

• Must be a minimum of 15 years old and undergo appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting including documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years.

• Undergo appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting including documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current American Red Cross certifications or equivalent in Lifeguard Training
• First Aid and CPR/AED for Lifeguards

Apply now and take a Lifeguard Training Course later.
1. Apply to become a Lifeguard
2. Register and complete the Lifeguard training Course: www.sanramon.ca.gov/lifeguard.
3. Take part in interviews and complete the Lifeguard Skills Assessment 
4. Become a Lifeguard for the City of San Ramon

Skills Assessment/Interview Dates:

Interview/skill assessment dates for both recruitments will be scheduled as needed. 

Where Can I Obtain Lifeguard Training?

Resources for Lifeguard training include, but are not limited to:

City of San Ramon (www.sanramon.ca.gov/lifeguard)
American Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/)

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 973-2502.

Information contained herein, including the recruitment process, is subject to change without notice.