Lifeguard - Compton, United States - City of Compton, CA

City of Compton, CA

Verified Company

Compton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Instructs a variety of swimming classes; and performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Incumbent will work under close supervision of Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts beginning through advance swimming classes; lifesaving classes. Explains and demonstrates safe and proper techniques. Prepares daily lesson plans, materials, equipment and supplies. Tests and evaluates skill level of participants. Maintains records on attendance and participants. Prepares written reports, evaluating the instruction programs and recommending improvements. Inventories and cleans aquatic equipment. Attends in-service training and performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Must have completed advanced lifesaving courses stated in minimum qualifications.

Certifications:

Possession of
or the ability to obtain valid and current Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications no later than the time of hire.

MANDATORY ORIENTATION:
TO BE DETERMINED

Knowledge of:
Lifesaving techniques; advance swimming strokes and techniques; methods of aquatics and safety instruction.

Ability to:

Perform lifesaving techniques; effectively perform and instruct participants in advance level swimming strokes; diving techniques, work with and evaluate individuals of various ages and skill levels; maintain and prepare class materials and equipment; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with other staff and the public.

The ability to speak Spanish is desirable, but not required.

Age: 15 years of age and older.

APPOINTMENT:

All employment offers are conditional based upon the successful completion of a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, reference and background check.

All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nation origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advance notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
The City of Compton offers an excellent benefits program (to eligible employees) which includes membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); familycovered insurances: dental, health, vision; life insurance (for employee only); Employee Assistance Program; 15 holidays (including birthday); vacation; sick leave; bereavement leave; educational reimbursement; deferred compensation; 4/10 work week. The City also pays the employee's 8% share (9% for Fire personnel only) of contribution towards retirement._

Retirement:

Dental:

The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium towards dental insurance.

Health:

The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium based at Kaiser's rates. Employees selecting health plans with higher monthly premiums than Kaiser will incur out-of-pocket costs.

Vision:

The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium towards vision insurance.

Life:

The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employee only towards $40,000 life insurance coverage.

State Disability Insurance:

The City provides for State Disability Insurance at no cost to employees.

Employee Assistance Program:

Auto Allowance:

Personal Leave Days:

Employees are allowed to designate up to three (3) days or 24 hours of accrued sick leave as personal leave per calendar year.

Holidays:

Vacation:

Holidays:

Fifteen per year which include: Independence Day, Labor Day, Admissions Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day (day following), Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Employee's Birthday, Cesar Chavez Day

Sick:

Employees accrue eight hours of sick leave per month.

Bereavement:

Three working days (or five working days for out of State services) per incident for the death of an immediate family member: spouse, father, current father-in-law, mother, current mother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, son, daughter, brother, sister, step-mother, step-father, step-son and step-daughter).

Educational Reimbursement:

Employees receive up to $1,500.00 per fiscal year for job-related courses.

Deferred Compensation:

4/10

Work Week:
The City of Compton observes a 4/10 work week schedule: Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a. m. - 6:00 p. m. We are closed each Friday.

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