What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard I -Temporary & Seasonal position at County of San Luis Obispo?
Lifeguards assigned to this position will be working as a lifeguard at a pool.
(Not in order of importance)
- Supervision of visitor use at a County aquatic facility or designated swim area, including pools and decks of swimming areas and other aquatic areas.
- Enforcement of County policies and regulations.
- Preventative lifeguarding, preventing accidents, and effecting rescues.
- Providing basic first aid to the public.
- Collecting user fees.
- Distribution of information such as schedules and activities.
- Monitoring of pool chemistry.
- Aquatic site maintenance.
- Helping prepare bulletin boards, awards, and certificates.
- May conduct swim lessons, aqua aerobics, and other similar activities and related duties such as promotion, scheduling, and development of aquatic-related activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment; Title 22 First Aid Certification must be obtained within one year of original lifeguard certification and maintained throughout employment. EMT certification can be substituted for the CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Title 22 requirements.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employees in these classifications are required to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends. New employees are required to complete INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure. Must also pass County pre-employment medical exam. All prospective employees must submit to and pass screening under Public Resources Code Section 5164 in regards to criminal offenses.
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.
This class specification generally describes the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this class. The duties of a particular position within a multi-position class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential functions of a particular position (whether it be a multi-position class or a single-position class) will be identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process. If you have any questions regarding the employment standards, duties, or working conditions of the position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 805.781.5959.Salary : $35,152 - $44,886