Salary: $17.22 - $21.99 Hourly
Location : Santa Monica and/or Malibu, CA
Job Type: PERMANENT, SCHOOL-YEAR
Job Number: 550711-24-01
Department: DISTRICT-WIDE
Opening Date: 07/24/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
BASIC FUNCTION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Classified Employee's Salary Range: A-23
This recruitment is to establish aone (1) yeareligibility list for current and future vacancies and substitute opportunities
Current Vacancy - Malibu High School 15 hours per week (Tues/Wed/Thurs)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of a certificated employee, safeguards and instructs students and bathers at a pool; keeps pool facilities clean and orderly; maintains order; and performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Educational attainment equivalent to a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience as a lifeguard at a public facility.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Lifeguard Training Certificate issued by an authorized agency such as the American Red Cross or the Y.M.C.A.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Water Safety Instruction Certificate (this is a separate certificate and not part of the Lifeguard Certificate)

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
JOB DUTIES:

• Patrols the pool and warns bathers of dangerous swimming practices.
• Enforces rules and regulations.
• Maintains order at the pool.
• Assists faculty in swimming and lifesaving instruction.
• Administers artificial respiration or first aid when necessary.
• Rescues persons in distress.
• Keeps the pool decks and dressing rooms clean and orderly.
• Removes and replaces pool covers, lane lines and water polo goals as necessary.
• May launder towels.
• Coordinates the use of all equipment used at swim meets or other sports activities at the pool.
• Monitors facility use; opens, closes, and secures building for classes and events; assists in preparing the facility for student and community use.
• May be assigned to assist in supervision of students in physical education or outdoor activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Approved methods for water safety and rescue of swimmers.
• Life-saving techniques.
• First aid methods.
• Proper swimming techniques.
• Appropriate use of safety equipment.

ABILITY TO:

• Swim skillfully and provide instruction and guidance to students.
• Immediately evaluate an emergency situation and act decisively in response to the situation.
• Administer appropriate life-saving procedures in emergencies.
• Instruct students in swimming and life-saving skills.
• Enforce pool safety rules.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Comply with District and school policies and procedures and rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain on-going, positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the public

SUPERVISION AND WORKING CONDITIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed at indoor and outdoor pools and office environments. Conditions at indoor pools requires exposure to possible noise, slippery surfaces and humid conditions. Conditions at outdoor pools requires exposure to seasonal weather conditions. Work requires exposure to poolside noise, slippery surfaces, and dampness. in the office environment, there are moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Incumbent must maintain physical condition necessary for swimming and proper application of rescue and first-aid techniques; sitting, kneeling, bending, squatting, and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to assess a variety of situations and respond to those situations; reading to interpret written information. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
Incumbent may be required to work a varied schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays at various District sites.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
.THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.
THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROTESTS:
Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED:
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.
ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.
HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US:
All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
JOB APPLICANTS
ACCOMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet.
PREFERENCE POINTS: Seniority credit, based on length of service, is added to the final passing score of permanent employees. Veteran's credits are added for entry level examinations as follows: 5 points for non-disabled veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans. "Veteran" is defined as serving at least 30 days active duty during war or qualifying armed conflict. A DD-214 must be presented on or before date of the examination.
ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed in rank order on the eligibility list. Final selection will be made from the top three available ranks only. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first. Eligibility lists are usually established for one calendar year.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All potential employees must provide evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States before they will be hired. State law requires employees to provide proof that they have had a recent negative tuberculosis test result. All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked.
SALARIES, MERIT INCREASES & ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT: Salaries generally begin on the first step of the appropriate salary range. Permanent employees receive an increase after six months of continuous satisfactory service and equal raises based on merit at subsequent one year intervals for a total of five increases. Relevant experience and/or education in excess of entry requirements may permit employment at other than the first step. If employed at a higher step, salary increases are granted annually until reaching the end of the salary range.
BENEFITS: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per bargaining unit contract or Personnel Commission Merit Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to full-time employees and their families, which includes major medical and dental. (Permanent employees who work less than full-time, but a minimum of four (4) hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned hours for major medical and dental.) Employees belong to the Public Employees' Retirement System to which the District makes contributions approximately equal to those deducted from the employee's pay.
Assuring Equal Opportunities through the Merit System since 1938.
SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PERSONNEL COMMISSION
1717 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District does not discriminate based on actual or perceived sex, age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, mental and/or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
(Revised April 2008)
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS : You are required to answer ALL supplemental questions as part of the application process for Swimming Instructor/Lifeguard. Also, please be sure to clearly show on your application ALL previous work experience, education and training which qualifies you for this job. Answer all questions completely and accurately. Referral to a resume in lieu of a response to any question on either the application or supplemental questionnaire is not an acceptable answer. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will be disqualified from consideration. Indicate "Yes" that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes
• No

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Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. Swimming Instructor/Lifeguard Step A: $17.22 Hourly. New permanent employees who greatly exceed the minimum qualifications may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes. Indicate "Yes" that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

03

Select the option below that best describes your highest level of education attained.

• Some high school
• High school diploma or recognized equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree or higher

04

Select the option below that best describes the amount of experience you possess as a lifeguard at a public facility.

• I do not have experience in this area, but I am willing to learn
• Some experience, but less than 6 months
• 6 months of experience, but less than 1 year
• 1 year, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

05

Do you possess a valid Lifeguard certificate?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid Water Safety Instruction Certificate? This is a separate certificate (not part of the Lifeguard Certificate).

• Yes
• No

Required Question