Lifeguard (Part Time)

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　　Lifeguard (Part Time)

　　Salary

　　$18.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Carlsbad, CA

　　Job Type

　　Part-Time Hourly

　　Job Number

　　010724

　　Department

　　Parks & Recreation

　　Opening Date

　　01/08/2024

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　The Position

　　Carlsbad - The Community: This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.

　　DEI: The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, 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 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: 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.

　　Must be at least 16 years of age before your first lifeguarding shift.

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

　　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

　　Lifeguard Academy:

　　If you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard but lack the required certification, consider participating in one of our academies: Lifeguard Academy (https://secure.rec1.com/CA/carlsbad-ca/catalog/index/d2a6688307be7f9dc1c0f621b5e57d68?filter=c2VhcmNoPWxpZmVndWFyZA==)

　　Key Responsibilities

　　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

　　Qualifications

　　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 CPRAbility 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

　　Experience & Education

　　Entry Level:

　　Any combination that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifyingHighly 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 needsFor questions regarding certification, training, or qualifying experience, please contact the following Parks and Recreation Aquatics Staff:

　　Nathan Baker: [email protected] ([email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]?subject=Certificate%20%2F%20Training%20Question)

　　Ashlee Benson: [email protected]

　　Timothy Kane: [email protected] ([email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]?subject=Training%20%2F%20Certificate%20Question)

　　Lifeguard Academy:

　　If you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard but lack the required certification, consider participating in one of our academies: Lifeguard Academy (https://secure.rec1.com/CA/carlsbad-ca/catalog)

　　APPLE Savings Plan

　　Employee Assistance Program: EAP (https://cityweb.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=24027)

　　24 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)

　　Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work

　　Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

　　01

　　Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below.

　　02

　　Are you willing and able to meet the special conditions and skill requirements of the position? If yes, type your initials in the space below. If no, type N/A in the space below. I understand that the skills test for this position may require severe physical exertion. In consideration of my being permitted to take the physical skills test for this Aquatic position, I hereby waive and release all actions, damages, and demands of any nature whatsoever for any injury to my person or property which I might have against the City of Carlsbad or any employee or agent thereof occasioned as the result of said examination.

　　03

　　Which of the following certifications do you possess?

　　Lifeguard Training

　　CPR/AED

　　Title 22 First Aid

　　EMT

　　EMR

　　None of the above

　　04

　　Any certificate(s) you claim to have from the previous question MUST be attached to your application. Failure to attach the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and may disqualify you from the recruitment process. Type your initials in the space below indicating your acknowledgement:

　　05

　　How many years of experience do you have as a lifeguard?

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 year but less than 2

　　2 years but less than 3

　　3 years or more

　　06

　　Are you able to work evenings, weekends and holidays?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　Are you currently a City of Carlsbad employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　I have attached (at a minimum) the following current certificates to my application: -CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-FPR) -Lifeguard Training

　　Yes, I have attached my certificates

　　No

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　　City of Carlsbad

　　Address

　　1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, California, 92008

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