Lifeguard Lieutenant / Junior Guard Assistant Coordinator (Seasonal/Part-Time)

Salary: $22.76 – $26.35 per hour

DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Recreation Division Manager, and the Lifeguard Captain, the Capitola Lifeguard Lieutenant/ Junior Guard (JG) Assistant Coordinator will assist in the supervision of the beach and managing the Junior Guard operation as well as the Junior Lifeguard Staff and/or the incidents of Tower Lifeguard personnel.

The Lifeguard Lieutenant/JG Assistant Coordinator duties may include:

• In collaboration with the Lifeguard Captain, provide leadership during training for Beach Lifeguard /Junior Guard Instructor Staff
• Assists with program equipment and supplies and communicates any ordering needs for the program.
• Work with Beach Lifeguards/JG Instructors to plan, organize and implement activities; coordinating daily use of the beach; developing a weekly calendar; handling issues as they arise; completing all required paperwork.
• Informs all staff of safety hazards and ocean conditions and is proactive in preventing rescue situations.
• Assist Tower Lifeguards, if necessary, in search and rescue operations.
• Promotes workplace employee safety by adhering to established safety protocols and polices.
• Identifies and corrects problems whenever possible and acts through the chain of command if unable to remedy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous training under an USLA Open Water Lifeguard Certified Agency
• 18 years of age
• Must provide a copy of valid CPR Certification (Pro or healthcare provider).
• Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties of an open water lifeguard.
• The ability to meet and maintain a 500m ocean swim time of under 10 minutes.
• Vision 20-30 corrected.
• Training or experience in working with children.
• Criminal history and fingerprint check.
• Applicants must have at least one season as a Beach Lifeguard/JG Instructor.
• Successful completion of required lifeguard training program after initial hiring process is completed. Successful completion and maintenance of required medical training certificates.
• Meet or exceed the minimum requirements for a USLA open water lifeguard.
• Proof of negative tuberculosis test or clear chest X-ray must be presented within 14 days of hire - No exceptions.

SCHEDULE

The Lifeguard Lieutenant/JG Assistant Coordinator is a Part-Time/Seasonal position from March-October, not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year. Candidates for Lifeguard Lieutenant/JG Assistant Coordinator must be available for full-time employment (40 hours per week) from June through August.

TEST

Candidates must complete 200-meter run - 500-meter swim in the ocean in 10 minutes. Wetsuits are permitted, no swim fins.

MANDATORY TRAINING DATES

New Hire Academy: June 2nd-6th 0800-1700, June 8th 0800-1700

Re-Hire: March 30th - 31st

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $22.76 - $26.35 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person