What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at City of Morgan Hill?
Lifeguard
$17.50 per hour for High School Students
$19.50 per hour for High School Graduates
Year-Round or Seasonal, Part-Time Position (Temporary, Non-Benefited)
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Year-Round or Seasonal, Part-Time Position (Temporary, Non-Benefited)
Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.
Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around swimming pools, enforce regulations to ensure safety and prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress.
Salary
This is a year-round or seasonal, part-time, temporary position with no benefits. The salary range for this position is $17.50 per hour for High School Students. $19.50 per hour for High School Graduates.
Higher hourly rate (up to $23 per hour) for shifts starting before 6am.
Schedule
We are currently hiring lifeguards for year-round and/or seasonal employment. Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, mid-days, weekends and holidays.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened, and those applicants determined to have the best experience, skills, and qualifications will be invited for an oral interview. All applicants must have a current American Red Cross certification. Prior to appointment, applicant must authorize a reference check and a background check must be completed, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Perform duties of a Certified Lifeguard from fixed or roving posts within the Aquatics Center or Centennial Recreation Center.
- Perform rescues, administer first aid, perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and summon supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies
- Compile written reports to document rescues, injuries, and other incidents as required
- Keep daily activity logs of rescues and other incidents involving the administration of first aid and enforcement of pool rules
- Perform routine tasks to ensure first aid supplies and other emergency equipment are in stock and in good working condition
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is desirable, but not required.
- Previous experience as a Lifeguard is desirable, but not required.
- All Lifeguards are required to have an active/current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
- Position requires availability of 10-20 hours per week. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours; including early mornings, mid-day and holidays.
- Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Applicants must be physically capable of sustained walking, standing, or climbing.
- Applicants must be willing to wear City of Morgan Hill Lifeguard uniforms and swim wear at all times when on duty.
Salary : $18 - $20