Temporary Senior Lifeguard

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise the activities of swimmers in and around a public swimming pool; enforce pool regulations and water safety policies, and ensure subordinate staff enforces these regulations and policies.

• Makes periodic patrols of aquatics facilities and areas, warning people of unsafe conditions; posts appropriate warnings and informational signs and flags; may operate patrol boats.

• Rescue swimmers in distress, administer first aid in the event of injury and administer artificial respiration and other resuscitation procedures, if required.

• Collect and account for swimming pool admission fees, assist Pool Manager in balancing accounts of assigned aquatic facility and satisfactorily resolving discrepancies.

• Instruct scheduled classes in the fundamentals of swimming and water safety for members of the general public.

• Provide information and guidance to members of the general public; participate in aquatics programs and events to facilitate their success.

• Participate in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment; inspect and maintain lifesaving equipment and apparatus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or an equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Completion of college level course work is desirable.

Experience: At least one pool season (a minimum of three months) of seasonal or full-time lifeguard experience.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of water safety, rescue methods, lifesaving techniques and first aid as applied to accidents and accident prevention in the water and surrounding facility areas; techniques and methods of swimming instruction for all age groups; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; methods of handling, depositing and accounting for money received.

Ability to: Swim with proficiency and endurance and meet standards of swimming competency as may be established by the County Park District; prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take appropriate action; effectively instruct persons in the techniques of swimming and in water safety; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with pool personnel and the general public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required in some positions.

Other License/Certificates: Possession of the following valid certificates: Water Safety Instructor's Certificate at Step 2 and 3; American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (which includes first aid); American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Carolina Pichardo at 951-955-3138 or at cpichardo@rivco.org. For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

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