What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARD position at City of Burbank?
Under direction, to perform lifeguard duties at multiple municipal swimming pools; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions
Enforces rules and regulations and maintains discipline; rescues swimmers in distress and administers first aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation; assists with general maintenance and clean-up activities, including the operation and maintenance of filters and chlorinators; conducts test to determine chlorine and acid levels and checks equipment; officiates at swim dive meets.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards: Knowledge of lifesaving and first aid techniques. Ability to enforce pool rules and regulations and maintain discipline; conduct swim and dive meets; operate mechanical equipment used in a large swimming pool; be alert, attentive, and exercise good judgment; be patient and understanding when dealing with children; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
License & Certificates: A valid First Aid Certificate which meets Emergency Medical Service Authority requirements and a valid Lifeguard Certificate from authorized providers, as determined by the Management Services department, at time of appointment. Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Communicable Disease Certificates from authorized providers, as determined by the Management Services department, within two weeks of appointment.
Supplemental Information
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.
Essential Functions
Enforces rules and regulations and maintains discipline; rescues swimmers in distress and administers first aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation; assists with general maintenance and clean-up activities, including the operation and maintenance of filters and chlorinators; conducts test to determine chlorine and acid levels and checks equipment; officiates at swim dive meets.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards: Knowledge of lifesaving and first aid techniques. Ability to enforce pool rules and regulations and maintain discipline; conduct swim and dive meets; operate mechanical equipment used in a large swimming pool; be alert, attentive, and exercise good judgment; be patient and understanding when dealing with children; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
License & Certificates: A valid First Aid Certificate which meets Emergency Medical Service Authority requirements and a valid Lifeguard Certificate from authorized providers, as determined by the Management Services department, at time of appointment. Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Communicable Disease Certificates from authorized providers, as determined by the Management Services department, within two weeks of appointment.
Supplemental Information
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.