Temporary Lifeguards
La Quinta, CA - USA
Job Summary
For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
- ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riversides Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Lifeguard to support Lake Cahuilla Park in La Quinta.
The Lifeguard under general supervision will safeguard the general public by performing lifeguard services over an assigned beach or swimming pool facility and perform other related work as assigned.
Responsibilities for this position include safeguarding the general public by performing lifeguard services for an assigned pool area; makes rescues administers first aid and performs manual and mechanical resuscitation.Advises about and enforces regulations concerning swimming periodic patrols of swimming areas warning bathers of unsafe swimming conditions; posts appropriate warning flags and informational signs;Enforce pool regulations and water safety policies and ensure subordinate staff enforces these regulations and lifeguard station and equipment in neat and orderly condition; as necessary
Work schedule: Varies on Pool Operation Normal days will be Monday-Thursday - Will vary based on events and department needs and parking operating hoursMeet the Team!
About TAP
The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary at-will basis.Click here to learn more about TAP: Benefits: PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIESSafeguards the general public by performing lifeguard services for an assigned beach area; makes rescues administers first aid and performs manual and mechanical resuscitation.
Advises about and enforces regulations concerning swimming areas and beach facilities.
Makes periodic patrols of beach areas warning bathers of unsafe swimming conditions; posts appropriate warning flags and informational signs; operates patrol boat.
Maintains lifeguard station and equipment in neat and orderly condition; as necessary does other park maintenance work.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of: Lifesaving techniques Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) first aid water safety and use and care of lifesaving equipment.
Ability to: Perform swimming rescues in various water conditions and tread water for extended periods of time; respond in an effective and mature manner in emergency and stress situations; evaluate swimming conditions relative to public safety; deal tactfully and effectively with individuals and groups; sit and stand for long periods of time in adverse weather conditions particularly heat and wind; establish and maintain effective working relationships communicate effectively both orally and in writing.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONLicense/Certificate:Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required in some positions.
Other License/Certificates:Possession of the following valid certificates: Lifeguarding which includes First Aid issued by the American Red Cross (ARC)
Whats NextOpen to All Applicants
ANDCPR for the Professional Rescuer (ARC) or the American Heart Association CPR equivalent (annual certification required)ANDCalifornia Administrative Code Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel.
This recruitment is open to all applicants.For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Carolina Pichardo at or at. For general inquiries please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however telework arrangements are subject to management approval operational needs and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations telework eligibility and residency requirements.Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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