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Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard I/II

City Of Encinitas

Encinitas, CA | Full Time

$36k-45k (estimate)

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Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard I/II

City Of Encinitas

Encinitas, CA | Temporary

$34k-44k (estimate)

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Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard I/II

City Of Encinitas Encinitas, CA

$34k-44k (estimate)

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City Of Encinitas is Hiring a Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard I/II Near Encinitas, CA

Seasonal Ocean Lifeguards safeguard the public throughout the beach and open ocean waters; detect and rescue persons or vessels in distress; enforce beach regulations; provide assistance to beach users; teach ocean rescue techniques, beach first aid, lifeguard communications and use of rescue boards/equipment to children in the Junior Lifeguard Program; perform all related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Patrol and perform preventative actions, rescues, and safety interventions; render aid and medical assistance; issue water safety warnings; operate and maintain rescue equipment; advise the public of laws, rules, regulations, and safety practices governing beach use; respond to call outs for beach and other emergencies and perform related duties and responsibilities. Essential duties require the strenuous physical activities and skills associated with open water lifeguarding. The work environment includes possible exposure to cold, heat, chemical, biological, environmental and mechanical hazards. Candidates must have the ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Required to apply:

Certificate of completion, or proof of current enrollment in "Intro to Open Water Lifeguard /Lifeguard Academy" is required
Completed on-line City application

Required to be hired as a Contract Ocean Lifeguard I

Minimum Age: 18 years of age by date of hire
Valid California Driver’s License
City of Encinitas Lifeguard Academy Training certificate, or equivalent completion of a Lifeguard Academy meeting the advanced guidelines for open water lifeguard training and standards of the United States Lifesaving Academy (USLA)
Valid American Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Certification or equivalent, or Valid County of San Diego Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) Certification and Valid California Emergency Medical Technician License, or Valid County of San Diego Paramedic (EMT-P) Certification and Valid California Paramedic License
Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) (American Heart Association “BLS Provider,” or American Red Cross “CPR for the Professional Rescuer”) or equivalent

Required to be hired as a Contract Ocean Lifeguard II In addition to the Minimum qualifications listed above for the Contract Ocean Lifeguard I, the following is required:

Completion of 1000 hours of paid work as a Contract Ocean Lifeguard I with the City of Encinitas or equivalent pending the Marine Safety Captain’s review and approval.
Valid County of San Diego Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) Certification and Valid California Emergency Medical Technician License, or Valid County of San Diego Paramedic (EMT-P) Certification and Valid California Paramedic License;
Personal Water Craft (PWC) Operations Certification
Valid California Boater Card
Lifeguard Vehicle Operations Certification

A completed application with required attachments must be submitted

*** incomplete applications will not be reviewed ***

Qualified applicants will be invited to test for the position.

Testing will be held on April 25th and May 8th and potentially May 25th - if all the lifeguard spots for the summer have not been filled.

Testing will be by invitation only. Invitations to test will only be sent to applicants with completed application packets on file.

Testing Components:

Swim 550 yards in under 10 minutes
Run Swim Run (150-yard run, 250-yard swim, and 150-yard run, in under 8 minutes)
Dummy Drag of 50 feet in 30 seconds (150 lbs.)
CPR drill (applicants who do not have a current CPR certification will be tested on a later scheduled date)

Interview Process:
Applicants that pass all portions of the physical and skills tests listed above will be invited to interview. Interviews will be held n the afternoon of the same day as the physical and skills testing.

Please Note:

Paper copies of certifications and paper applications will not be accepted. Applicants failing to submit the required documents prior to the testing will not be allowed to test. Application packets will be considered incomplete that are lacking ALL the required documents and certifications. Applicants failing to submit the required documents prior to the testing will not be allowed to test.

Questions:
Please email any questions to encinitasLG@encinitasca.gov

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.