Employment Standards:
Knowledge of lifeguarding, lifesaving and first aid techniques; laws relative to the safe and sanitary operation of a pool; the mechanical operation of filtering, backwashing, pumping and chlorination equipment.
Ability to oversee the efficient and safe operation of a large municipal pool; supervise the work of other employees; enforce pool rules and regulations and maintain discipline; be alert, attentive, exercise discretion and good judgment; make immediate and proper decisions in cases of emergency; prepare clear and accurate reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: Graduation from high school and one season's experience as a lifeguard and instructor. NOTE: One season is equivalent to 320 working hours.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment. Must be in good physical condition.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent, a valid First Aid Certificate which meets Emergency Medical Service Authority requirements, a valid Water Safety Instructor’s Certificate, and a valid Lifeguard Certificate from authorized providers, as determined by the Management Services department, at time of appointment. Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Communicable Disease Certificates from authorized providers, as determined by the Management Services department, within two weeks of appointment.
