Ocean Lifeguard Trainee

1. 800-yard ocean swim and must be completed in 13 ½ minutes or less to qualify for the remainder of the testing.
2. 1200-yard run- swim-run (400 yards each portion).

• Observe swimmers from towers or patrol vehicles;
• Provide emergency response to water and beach areas;
• Perform emergency rescues and first aid including mouth-to-mask resuscitation;
• Locate lost or missing persons;
• Enforce laws codes and ordinances governing beaches and oceans;
• Inspect rescue equipment lifeguard towers & vehicles & perform preventative maintenance & repairs;
• Interact with the public and explain rules and regulations; and
• Maintain records and log books.

1. First Aid certificate issued by the City of San Clemente or other designated agency that meets the California State Codes for Ocean Lifeguards.
2. CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Classes to meet the CPR and First Aid requirements will be provided to those applicants who are successful in qualifying for the Citys Ocean Lifeguard Training Program as outlined above.

• Must be able to swim run walk crouch and crawl.
• May be required to walk stand or sit for extended periods of time.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants must submit an on- line application or apply at the Marine Safety Headquarters.

NOTE: Applicants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the Supplemental Questionnaire found on the Citys website prior to participating in the tryouts. The form must be turned into the Marine Safety Headquarters the day of the tryouts and turned in with all other application materials.

Prior to employment the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review and medical examination including drug screen and intradermal T.B. test and be fingerprinted- all at City expense. If selected written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Please click here to print the required Supplemental Questionnaire. All applicants must complete the Required Supplemental Questionnaire form in order to participate
in the tryouts.

TESTING PROCEDURE AND TRAINING
Note: All potential candidates must attend all training dates/ times and must be available to work 5 days per week for a total of 40 hours per week during the CUSD summer recess through Labor Day.

Applicants should bring warm clothes a swimsuit towel and clothes for the oral interview.No personal goggles wet-suits or fins or caps will be allowed to be worn during the physical agility or swim test.Other testing methods may be used if deemed necessary.

Successful candidates in the physical events and oral interview will be invited to participate in a mandatory 92- hour competitive in-service training program. Training will take place on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to5:30 p.m. Training participants will be hired by the City and paid Lifeguard Trainee wages of $16.54 per hour for the 92hours of training. Upon successful completion of the training program candidates will be placed on a hiring list and may be hired as Ocean Lifeguards as vacancies occur as long as the list remains valid.

The City of San Clemente will be monitoring State County and City restrictions to determine appropriate COVID-19 safety measures for the testing process.

Applicants who successfully complete the tryouts and interview process that are selected for hire must participate in a pre-employment orientation session. Candidates will be contacted by the Human Resources Department to schedule the orientation session.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition marital status sex sexual orientation pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions gender gender identity gender expression genetic information or age.

In accordance with the ADA candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.