Pool Lifeguard Ii - Coronado, United States - City of Coronado, CA
Description
The Organization:
Pool Lifeguard II
The mission of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services is to promote community, health, and safety while building a culture of excellence.
Our staff strives to provide excellent customer service while enhancing the health and fitness of all guests who use our facilities.
- The City of Coronado will cover the costs of training for employees to obtain and maintain the required certifications for the Pool Lifeguard II position._
- This is a parttime, temporary (not to exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year) position that does not include benefits._
- Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
The Position:
Under general supervision, to ensure the safety of swimmers and enforce regulations; to observe and supervise the activities of patrons in the pool and surrounding area; to protect life, prevent accidents and rescue swimmers in emergency situations; to prepare lesson plans and assist or conduct instructional swimming or water safety classes for children and adults; to assist in the maintenance of facilities and equipment; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
The following tasks are typical for positions in these classifications. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
Pool Lifeguard I:
- Observe and supervise activities of swimmers in the pool and the surrounding area; ensure safety of area; enforce applicable pool rules and regulations.
- Rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning; provide emergency care as necessary including but not limited to first aid and CPR.
- Participate in facilities clean-up and maintenance; test and monitor water chemistry and temperature; inspect pool facilities and report any unsafe conditions.
- Respond to questions and inquiries from the public regarding pool regulations, use of facilities and various aquatic programs offered.
- Maintain records, reports and logs.
- Open and close pool and related facilities.
- Assist in preparing for special events and competitions.
- May assist in providing swimming instruction.
- Attend in-service trainings.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Pool Lifeguard II- in addition to the above essential job functions:
- Prepare lesson plans and conduct swimming and water safety classes; instruct students in proper swimming techniques and various water safety measures.
- Review swimming techniques of students; provide additional training as necessary; ensure adherence to proper safety precautions.
- Assist and participate in the implementation of aquatic programs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Lifeguarding License and Certifications are not a prerequisite to apply. All applicants must successfully complete a nationally certified training program to obtain a Lifeguard License and the following Certifications (CPR/AED and First Aid) prior to aquatic work assignments. Training and licensing will be provided after hire.
- Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
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Pool Lifeguard II
Experience:
- One year (1) of lifeguarding or swimming instruction experience is desirable, but not required.
Education/Training:
- Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, supplemented by specialized training in lifeguarding, water safety or a related field.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Lifeguard Training certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Water Safety Instructor certificate.
- Possession of a valid Waterfront Lifeguard Certification is desirable.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of swimming, lifeguarding and water safety.
- Methods and techniques of first aid, CPR and AED.
- Methods and techniques of swimming instruction.
- Basic operations, services and activities of a public swimming facility including water chemistry and maintenance functions.
- Principles and practices of public relations.
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment. Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Ability to:
- Perform lifeguarding duties including water rescues.
- Provide proper instruction in sw
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