Temporary Senior Lifeguard
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 Senior Lifeguard to support Lake Cahuilla Park in La Quinta.
Under supervision to perform responsible and technical work in the protection of life the enforcement of safety rules and regulations and the provision of swimming instructions to the public at a County public swimming pool or aquatic facility; and to do related work as required.
Responsibilities for this position include supervising the activities of swimmers in and around a public swimming pool; enforce pool regulations and water safety policies and ensure subordinate staff enforces these regulations and policies. Makes periodic patrols of aquatics facilities and areas warning people of unsafe conditions; posts appropriate warnings and informational signs and flags; may operate patrol swimmers in distress administer first aid in the event of injury and administer artificial respiration and other resuscitation procedures if required.
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 TAPThe 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)
jfc:EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIESSupervise the activities of swimmers in and around a public swimming pool; enforce pool regulations and water safety policies and ensure subordinate staff enforces these regulations and policies.
Makes periodic patrols of aquatics facilities and areas warning people of unsafe conditions; posts appropriate warnings and informational signs and flags; may operate patrol boats.
Rescue swimmers in distress administer first aid in the event of injury and administer artificial respiration and other resuscitation procedures if required.
Collect and account for swimming pool admission fees assist Pool Manager in balancing accounts of assigned aquatic facility and satisfactorily resolving discrepancies.
Instruct scheduled classes in the fundamentals of swimming and water safety for members of the general public.
Provide information and guidance to members of the general public; participate in aquatics programs and events to facilitate their success.
Participate in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment; inspect and maintain lifesaving equipment and apparatus.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: High School diploma or an equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Completion of college level course work is desirable.
Experience: At least one pool season (a minimum of three months) of seasonal or full-time lifeguard experience.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of water safety rescue methods lifesaving techniques and first aid as applied to accidents and accident prevention in the water and surrounding facility areas; techniques and methods of swimming instruction for all age groups; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; methods of handling depositing and accounting for money received.
Ability to: Swim with proficiency and endurance and meet standards of swimming competency as may be established by the County Park District; prevent dangerous situations from arising to recognize emergencies and to take appropriate action; effectively instruct persons in the techniques of swimming and in water safety; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with pool personnel and the general public.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONOther Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required in some positions.
Other License/Certificates: Possession of the following valid certificates: Water Safety Instructors Certificate at Step 2 and 3; American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (which includes first aid); American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
Whats NextOpen to All Applicants
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: 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC