What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard/Senior Lifeguard (Permanent Part-Time) position at City of Richmond (CA)?
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The first review of applications will be on January 27, 2025.
Join the City of Richmond Community Services Recreation Department as a Lifeguard or Senior Lifeguard!
Are you an experienced lifeguard with strong leadership skills, a passion for safety, and a knack for problem-solving? We’re seeking a highly motivated individual to step into the role of Lifeguard or Senior Lifeguard. As a Senior Lifeguard, you’ll work under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor to build and lead a dynamic lifeguard team, oversee staff scheduling, and supervise daily operations. You’ll also play a pivotal role in conducting team-building activities, leading in-service skills training, and ensuring a safe, enjoyable aquatic environment. If you’re ready to make a difference and take your lifeguarding career to the next level, we want to hear from you.
Hourly salary for this classification is as high as:
- $22.76 at the top of the range for Lifeguard
- $23.92 at the top of the range for Senior Lifeguard
Additionally, the current vacancies are permanent part-time positions with City-paid benefits, including medical, vision, prorated vacation and sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and more! All benefit information can be found on our website.
The job description below is descriptive of the Senior Lifeguard position. To view the job description and qualifications for Lifeguard, please view by clicking here.
*The City of Richmond reserves the option to hire at either the Lifeguard or Senior Lifeguard level based on the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum experience required (see minimum qualifications).
The Senior Lifeguard is distinguished from the Pool Manager by responsibility limited to the lifeguard program and may work under close direction of the Pool Manager or the Assistant Pool Manager. This position is distinguished from the Lifeguard by overall program responsibilities, training and skills.
The Ideal Candidate will have a background in lifeguarding, a natural aptitude for leadership, and the ability to instruct diverse groups effectively. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to make a positive impact in the community while advancing their career in aquatics.
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value these traits in our employees!
The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Monitor, direct and evaluate lifeguard personnel.
- Assist with recruiting, interviewing and scheduling lifeguard personnel.
- Monitor activities to prevent accidents; educate and direct swimmers regarding unsafe behavior; recognize and respond to emergencies; rescue swimmers in distress; and provide first aid care for medical emergencies, injury and sudden illness that may include heart attack, bleeding, spinal injury or drowning.
- Maintain simple records and reports.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Please click here to view the complete job description.
For the position description and duties of a Lifeguard, please view the job description specifically for Lifeguards by clicking here.
Required Education and Experience
Lifeguard
- Fifteen (15) years of age.
- Graduation from or currently enrolled in an institution working toward a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
For minimum qualifications of Lifeguard, please view the job description specifically for Lifeguard by clicking here.
Senior Lifeguard
Senior Lifeguard
- One (1) year of college or university work in recreation, physical education, or related field.
- Two (2) years of lifeguard experience, or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required License or Certifications
- Current Lifeguard training certification.
- American Red Cross Head Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
- Current First Aid and CPR for Public Safety Personnel in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
- It is the City’s policy that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including the booster. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.
REQUIRED KSA FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Lifeguarding
- First Aid
- Public safety and the role of the professional rescuer
- Rules and regulations of an aquatic facility
- Swimming rescue techniques,
- CPR and first aid
- Accident prevention and accident management
- Intervention and conflict resolution strategies
- Legal duty to perform
- Instruction techniques and materials related to aquatic activities
- Special issues associated with conducting activities for citizens possessing a wide variety of physical and mental abilities
- Team building techniques and supervision of lifeguards
- Methods of program evaluation and performance evaluation
- Health and safety regulations
- Current methods and standards for lifeguarding facilities.
Ability to:
- Swim with proficiency and endurance
- Perform and assist rescues
- Enforce the rules and regulations of an aquatic facility
- Perform CPR and first aid
- Work a flexible schedule including holidays, nights, and weekends
- Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperatures
- Use vision and hearing to identify and evaluate field emergencies, and to respond physically to these emergencies quickly and appropriately
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with personnel and the public, in both routine operations and emergency situations
Develop and implement aquatic programs for a variety of skill levels
Provide leadership, direction and training of lifeguard personnel
Application and Selection Process
To Apply: Interested individuals must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions, by 11:59 p.m. PST on the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Qualifying Phase: All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.
Application Appraisal: The evaluation process for this position will include an application appraisal. A limited number of the most qualified candidates, determined by their application materials, will be assessed and scored based on job-related qualifications and their answers to the supplemental questions in the application. This assessment will use a structured rating matrix. An Employment List will be created, and your placement on this list will be based solely (100%) on the information provided in your Employment Application and your responses to the Supplemental Questions. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.
Having all of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the hiring process.
Employment Eligibility List: A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment Eligibility List. This List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled without notice after six (6) months.
*After establishing the Employment List, candidates will be referred to the hiring department for final interview(s).
Background Check and Tuberculosis Testing: Candidates will be required to complete a background check and Tuberculosis testing as a condition of employment.
ABOUT THE CITY OF RICHMOND
The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond’s numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.
Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
Immigration Reform Control Act
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United State as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Disaster Service Workers
California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be found here.
EEO/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
WEBSITE: www.ci.richmond.ca.us
Analyst: N. Williams
01/2025
Salary : $20 - $24
