Pool Lifeguard Recurrent

$23.87 $25.87 HOURLY

• Conducts continuous surveillance of assigned pool area for signs of swimmers in trouble and for violations of pool and safety regulations and performs water rescue of pool patrons as needed.
• Administers first aid to victims of neardrownings heart seizure heat exhaustion broken bones or lacerations; releases seriously injured victims to senior lifeguard or pool manager.
• Elicits compliance with and enforces pool ordinances and rules; refers persistent violators to thesenior lifeguard or pool manager.
• Teaches beginner and advanced swim classes using standard departmental lesson plans and demonstrations; may coach individual or team aquatic sports and assist with aquatic special events.
• Performs pool maintenance tasks such as backwashing the water filter testing the water chlorine and pH levels and adding chlorine and muriatic acid to bring the level up to standards; fills pool with water to established level; cleans the deck vacuums the pool and ensures that first aid equipment complies with health and safety standards.
• Maintains repairs and takes inventory of first aid and lifesaving equipment.
• Engages in the physical fitness program established by the department in order to maintain capability to perform pool lifesaving duties.
• Prepares and submits written reports of poolrelated incidents to immediate supervisor as needed.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
ABILITY:Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6 minutes and 30 seconds or less.

CERTIFICATIONS*: Certification resulting from the successful completion of the Department of Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Training Program that is a minimum of 64 hours and consisting of:

• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for the Professional Lifeguard
• ResuscitationOxygen Administration
• American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens
• Lifeguard Training for the Professional Rescuer

LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of confirming applicants possess all of the required certifications weighted 100.

Candidates must provide proof of possession of the required certifications in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six 6 months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an asreceived basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

Department Contact: Francis Sanchez
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Revised January 2025