Lifeguard Part-Time

Looking for a summer job opportunityJoin the City of San Bernardino as aLifeguard!

About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is accepting applications to fill multiple vacancies within in the Aquatics Division of the Parks Recreation and Community Services Department. San Bernardino is home to six public pools and will be offering yearround access for our City residents. This a perfect opportunity for groups of all ages to start their career in a government agency and serve our community.

• Senior Lifeguard
• Pool Manager I
• Pool Manager II
• Aquatics Supervisor

Steps:

For more information regarding the recruitment process please call.

• Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs.
  
• Supervises swimming activities in and around a City pool to ensure that policies rules and regulations are observed and enforced and that no hazard to safety is created; warns swimmers of improper activities or danger; enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
  
• Rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administers first aid in the event of injury; administers artificial respiration if required.
  
• Assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment; and assists in instructing classes in fundamentals of swimming.
  
• Routinely adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and Department goals; and performs other related work as required.

• Lifesaving techniques and rescue methods water hazards;
• First aid as applied to accidents in water and surrounding area;
• Policies rules and regulations governing swimming pool operation.

• Swim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues;
• Evaluate situations and adopt intelligent methods of action;
• Remain calm and efficient in stressful situations;
• Maintain constant observation of an assigned area and note any sign of impending trouble;
• Prevent dangerous situations from arising;
• Recognize emergencies and take appropriate action;
• Maintain records and prepare reports;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Effectively instruct persons in the techniques of swimming and water safety;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Transport materials and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds;
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction;
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction;
• Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions including high temperatures humidity moisture and distracting noises.

• Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate YMCA Lifeguard or Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Certificate Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or National Safety Council Standard First Aid Certificate or Medic First Aid Certificate.

• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association or CPR Level C BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate or American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate are required.

• Must be 16 years of age.

• All certificates must be valid for the duration of employment.

Accommodation
The City of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities whether physical or mental. If you require such accommodations during the assessment process it is your responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department in writing before the recruitment closing date. For further details on how to request accommodation please reach out to us at or email Stephanie Rivera at .

Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.

PreEmployment Process may include but is not limited to:

• Preemployment Medical Exam including drug test.
• LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Employment/Professional Reference Check
• Confirmation of educational credentials and degrees licenses including drivers license registrations certificates and other credentials