The Urho Saari Swim Stadium, also known as “The Plunge,” is a historic, newly renovated indoor aquatic facility located in the heart of El Segundo, near a local elementary school, the El Segundo Public Library, and Main Street. The facility features a 25-yard, eight-lane lap pool with a diving area ranging from 4 to 12 feet deep, as well as a smaller instructional pool ranging from 1 to 3 feet deep. The Plunge offers a variety of public programs, including recreational swim, lap swim, and water aerobics.
DEFINITION: This is a seasonal, part-time, non-benefited, at-will position exempt from the classified service. Provides safety and protection to pool patrons by explaining and enforcing rules to prevent accidents, and when required, makes rescues and performs emergency care, oversees other part-time Aquatics staff and performs basic pool and facility maintenance and administrative functions. The Senior Lifeguard is required to work day and evening hours, including weekends.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direct supervision from the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Recreation Supervisor, or Aquatics Recreation Coordinator. Provides functional and technical direction to Lifeguards and Swim Instructors.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:
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Acts as a lead to other part-time Aquatics staff, providing functional and technical direction to Lifeguards and Swim Instructors;
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Protects the life and well-being of each and every patron by implementing the latest safety procedures, policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances set forth by both the American Red Cross and City of El Segundo to assist and protect the life and well-being of each and every patron.
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Prevents patron accidents;
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Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers respiration and first aid as needed;
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Enforces safety rules and ordinances. In an emergency, the Senior Lifeguard must think quickly and clearly, in some cases taking personal risks and exerting considerable physical effort;
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May conduct beginning to advanced swim level courses;
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Performs basic pool maintenance and upkeep of the pool and facility; Monitors pool chemistry every two hours.
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Ensures that the pool, decks, and dressing rooms are safe, clean, and orderly; Completes various forms and paperwork pertinent to the day-to-day operation of an aquatic facility.
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May coordinate daily staff schedules; Assists with the coordination of various aquatic activities;
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Attends all in-service trainings;
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Follows oral and written instructions; and
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Regularly and predictably attends work and performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:
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Lifesaving methods and application of first aid;
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Pool safety and procedures;
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Basic recordkeeping principles and practices;
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Effective customer service techniques;
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Methods and practices of pool cleaning and maintenance;
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Teaching principles and practices, swimming instruction techniques and methods; and
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Safe work practices.
Skill in:
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Performing a wide variety of swimming and diving skills;
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Possessing sufficient strength, agility, hearing, and vision to perform the duties of a Senior Lifeguard;
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Handling stressful situations with tact and diplomacy;
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Using safety equipment; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
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Promoting a positive, friendly, and energetic work environment;
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Regularly and predictably attending work;
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Following directions from a supervisor;
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Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures;
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Accepting constructive criticism; and
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Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Must be at least 16 years of age. One (1) year of recent, paid lifeguard experience or two (2) summer seasons of experience as a lifeguard, which must include experience teaching organized swim lessons and experience working with the public. Strong leadership skills and athletic background are highly desirable.
Licensing/Certificates: Current American Red Cross certification in the following: First Aid, CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training at the time of application. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certifications preferred but not required.
Working Conditions: Work is regularly performed indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions. May be required to work a varied schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Required to wear a uniform while on duty.
Individuals in this classification are required to successfully pass a background check that complies with Public Resources Code Section 5164, which mandates that a city that hires a person to work at a park, playground, recreational center or beach, in a position having supervisory or disciplinary authority over a minor, shall complete an application that inquires whether that individual has been convicted of specified criminal offenses.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging
