Salary: $17.22 - $20.98 Hourly
Location : Concord, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Department: Recreation Services
Division: Aquatics
Opening Date: 01/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Limited Service
Job Characteristics
***PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***
LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR I, II, and SENIOR
AQUATICS PROGRAM
The City of Concord's Recreation Services Department is seeking people to work for the City's Aquatics Program. Salary is negotiable based on experience:

• Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I: $17.22 - $18.09/hour, with no experience
• Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II: $18.54 - $19.48/hour, with a minimum of 2 seasons experience
• Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor: $19.97 - $20.98/hour, with a minimum of 3 seasons experience

The Aquatics Program:
The Concord Community Pool at 3501 Cowell Rd is one of the City's most popular facilities, serving approximately 124,000 swimmers per year in our award winning learn to swim classes, our lap swim, recreational swim and water exercises programs, as well as serving as a place for many swim teams to practice. The pool is open year round, heated to a comfortable 80 degrees, and is 50 meters in length. The pool also boasts heated changing rooms and showers.
What you will be doing:
Under supervision, Lifeguard/Swim Instructors perform a variety of duties for the purpose of providing for water safety at Concord Community Pool. This includes organizing, coordinating, conducting, and instructing courses in water safety as well as supervision of the Concord Community Pool.
The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I is distinguished from the Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II in that the II performs duties independently. Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructors perform additional leadership duties, including scheduling and training of other lifeguards.
All positions are part time, limited service, and must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week, early morning, evening and weekend shifts when required, and attend weekly in-service trainings. They must also be able to successfully complete Lifeguard Training provided by the City of Concord.
SELECTION PROCESS

1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses, online at Please attach copies of relevant certificates to your application.
2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to interview.
3. Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of employment and must clear TB testing and a fingerprint check (see below for more information).
4. All new hires, regardless of experience, will be required to participate in the City's Lifeguard Training. Multiple dates are available during the summer and will be scheduled based on individual date of hire. Participants must be able to swim 300 yards continuously (100 yards Freestyle, 100 yards Breaststroke, 100 yard either Freestyle or Breaststroke), retrieve a 10-pound diving brick from from a depth of 13 feet, and tread water for 2 minutes without the use of hands.

Conviction History:
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.
Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

• Perform the tasks necessary to promote public safety at an aquatic facility by Lifeguarding.
• Monitor activities to prevent accidents: enforces facility rules, cautions swimmers regarding unsafe swimming activities, rescues non swimmers and administers first aid.
• Develop, organize, and instruct beginning, intermediate, and advanced swimming classes for all ages.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and materials to ensure they are in proper working order. Report issues to appropriate staff.
• Take reports from the public; fill out incident reports, training logs and other forms and paperwork as required.
• Participate in weekly in-service training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructors may also:

• Assist in the determination of shift assignments.
• Help lead weekly in-service training sessions.
• Provide additional oversight of classes as needed.
• Other leadership duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Current and preventative lifeguarding techniques.
• Rules and regulations of an aquatic facility.
• Swimming rescue techniques, C.P.R., and first aid.
• Instruction techniques and materials related to aquatic activities.

Ability to:

• Swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Maintain lifeguard certification.
• Prevent accidents and effect rescues.
• Enforce the rules and regulations of an aquatic facility.
• Perform swimming rescues, C.P.R., and first aid.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare, read, and write various reports.
• Instruct students in a variety of aquatic oriented skill level classes.

LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR I
Experience: None. Previous lifeguarding or competitive swim experience is highly desirable.
Certification: None required at time of hire. Must be able to pass City's Lifeguard Training and Certification Program as a condition of employment (minimum age of 15 required).
LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR II
Experience: Two seasons (equivalent to 5 months or more) of lifeguarding, swim instructor, or swim coach experience is required.
Certification: Valid/current lifeguarding certifications are required. Must also be able to pass the City's Lifeguard Training as a condition of employment.
SENIOR LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Experience: Three seasons (equivalent to 7.5 months or more) of lifeguarding, swim instructor, or swim coach experience is required.
Certification: Valid/current lifeguarding certifications are required. Must also be able to pass the City's Lifeguard Training as a condition of employment.
Other

A valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment for select positions. Must successfully clear TB testing and fingerprint check.
Only those candidates who successfully complete the lifeguarding course upon hire will be retained.
EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION OR THE AQUATICS PROGRAM:

• Matt Galindo, Recreation Program Coordinator at 925-671-3477 or matthew.galindo@cityofconcord.org
• Briana Stanley, Recreation Program Aide at 925-671-3474 or briana.stanley@cityofconcord.org

This position is not eligible for benefits.
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COMPETITIVE EVALUATION: Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

POSITION: What position are you applying for? Check all that apply.

• Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I
• Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II
• Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

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EXPERIENCE: How many seasons of lifeguarding, swim instructor, or swim coach experience do you have? One season equals 2.5 months or more.

• No experience
• 1 season experience
• 2 seasons experience
• 3 or more seasons experience

04

EXPERIENCE: How many seasons of competitive swim experience do you have?

• No experience
• 1 season experience
• 2 seasons experience
• 3 or more seasons experience

05

CERTIFICATIONS: Please indicate which valid/current lifeguarding certifications you possess. Check all that apply.

• American Red Cross Certification for First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
• American Red Cross certification for CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer
• American Red Cross Certification for Lifeguard Training
• Other certifications deemed qualifying per California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)
• None of the above

06

CERTIFICATIONS: If you checked Other in response to the question above, please indicate what other valid/current certifications you currently possess.
07

CERTIFICATIONS: This position requires that candidates be at least 15 years or older to obtain the required certifications. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

08

SCHEDULE: Seasonal and year-round positions are available. All positions are part time, limited service, and must be able to work approximately 20-30 hours a week; early morning (5:30AM - 10:00AM), evening and weekend shifts when required; and attend weekly in-service trainings. Please check your availability below.

• Seasonal (June 5 - August 7, 2024)
• Year round

09

TRAINING: This position requires attendance at all in-service trainings. Do you acknowledge this requirement?

• Yes
• No

10

CCWORKS: Were you referred by a CCWORKS Employment Placement Counselor?

• Yes
• No

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OTHER: Is there any other information you would like to provide to help us assess your qualifications for this position?
Required Question