City of Carlsbad, CA
Lifeguard (Part Time)
City of Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002
Salary:
$18.00 Hourly
Location :
Carlsbad, CA
Job Type:
Part-Time Hourly
Job Number:
010724
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date:
01/07/2024
The Position
Carlsbad - The Community:
This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of ~115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.
DEI:
The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.
The Department:
You will join a team dedicated to upholding the department's mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.
Position:
Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the lifeguard position will observe swimmers, protect life, prevent accidents, enforce regulations and do related work as required.Only qualified applicants will be called in for an "in-water skills test" and, upon successful completion, will be scheduled for an oral interview.
The in-water skills test includes:
5-minute treading water while holding a 10lb brick100-meter swim (1:40 minutes or less)Passive submerged victim rescue (14ft depth) with removalAdult CPRSwim 25 yards, retrieve a 10lb brick, swim 25 yards, and exit the poolLifeguard Academy:If you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard but lack the required certification, consider participating in one of our academies: Lifeguard Academy
Key Responsibilities
Observe the activities of swimmers in and around a public pool to assure that policies, rules, and regulations are observed, and hazards are eliminated or minimizedMaintain group and individual disciplineRescue persons in danger and provide first aid as necessaryGive accurate information about aquatic facilities and programs. Assist in conducting special events and in the maintenance operation of aquatic facilitiesOther duties as assignedQualifications
Possess current certificates in the following:
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-FPR)Lifeguard TrainingKnowledge of:
Principles and techniques of preventive lifeguarding, water rescues, first aid, and CPRAbility To:
Earn Tittle 22 Certificate within one year of being hired (we offer this training onsite)Swim with proficiency and enduranceAnalyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of actionMaintain constant observation of an assigned area to identify signs of dangerDeal effectively and tactfully with the public, and work cooperatively with othersExperience & Education
Entry Level:
Any combination that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifyingHighly Desirable:
One summer of part-time experience as a lifeguardTitle 22 CertificateEMR Certificate
Equivalent training certificates will be accepted if approved by the County of San Diego EMS authority
EMT Certificate
Equivalent training certificates will be accepted if approved by the County of San Diego EMS authority
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts, dependent upon seasonable program needsFor questions regarding certification, training, or qualifying experience, please contact the following Parks and Recreation Aquatics Staff:Nathan Baker:Ashlee Benson:Timothy Kane:Lifeguard Academy:If you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard but lack the required certification, consider participating in one of our academies: Lifeguard Academy
APPLE Savings PlanEmployee Assistance Program:40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)
Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work
Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).
01
Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below.
02
Are you willing and able to meet the special conditions and skill requirements of the position? If yes, type your initials in the space below. If no, type N/A in the space below. I understand that the skills test for this position may require severe physical exertion. In consideration of my being permitted to take the physical skills test for this Aquatic position, I hereby waive and release all actions, damages, and demands of any nature whatsoever for any injury to my person or property which I might have against the City of Carlsbad or any employee or agent thereof occasioned as the result of said examination.
03
Which of the following certifications do you possess?
Lifeguard TrainingCPR/AEDTitle 22 First AidEMTEMRNone of the above
04
Any certificate(s) you claim to have from the previous question MUST be attached to your application. Failure to attach the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and may disqualify you from the recruitment process. Type your initials in the space below indicating your acknowledgement:
05
How many years of experience do you have as a lifeguard?
NoneLess than 1 year1 year but less than 22 years but less than 33 years or more
06
Are you able to work evenings, weekends and holidays?
YesNo
07
Are you currently a City of Carlsbad employee?
YesNo
08
I have attached (at a minimum) the following current certificates to my application:-CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-FPR)-Lifeguard Training
Yes, I have attached my certificatesNo
Required Question
$18.00 Hourly
Location :
Carlsbad, CA
Job Type:
Part-Time Hourly
Job Number:
010724
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date:
01/07/2024
The Position
Carlsbad - The Community:
This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of ~115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.
DEI:
The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.
The Department:
You will join a team dedicated to upholding the department's mission to promote community health and wellness while building a diverse culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.
Position:
Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the lifeguard position will observe swimmers, protect life, prevent accidents, enforce regulations and do related work as required.Only qualified applicants will be called in for an "in-water skills test" and, upon successful completion, will be scheduled for an oral interview.
The in-water skills test includes:
5-minute treading water while holding a 10lb brick100-meter swim (1:40 minutes or less)Passive submerged victim rescue (14ft depth) with removalAdult CPRSwim 25 yards, retrieve a 10lb brick, swim 25 yards, and exit the poolLifeguard Academy:If you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard but lack the required certification, consider participating in one of our academies: Lifeguard Academy
Key Responsibilities
Observe the activities of swimmers in and around a public pool to assure that policies, rules, and regulations are observed, and hazards are eliminated or minimizedMaintain group and individual disciplineRescue persons in danger and provide first aid as necessaryGive accurate information about aquatic facilities and programs. Assist in conducting special events and in the maintenance operation of aquatic facilitiesOther duties as assignedQualifications
Possess current certificates in the following:
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-FPR)Lifeguard TrainingKnowledge of:
Principles and techniques of preventive lifeguarding, water rescues, first aid, and CPRAbility To:
Earn Tittle 22 Certificate within one year of being hired (we offer this training onsite)Swim with proficiency and enduranceAnalyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of actionMaintain constant observation of an assigned area to identify signs of dangerDeal effectively and tactfully with the public, and work cooperatively with othersExperience & Education
Entry Level:
Any combination that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifyingHighly Desirable:
One summer of part-time experience as a lifeguardTitle 22 CertificateEMR Certificate
Equivalent training certificates will be accepted if approved by the County of San Diego EMS authority
EMT Certificate
Equivalent training certificates will be accepted if approved by the County of San Diego EMS authority
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts, dependent upon seasonable program needsFor questions regarding certification, training, or qualifying experience, please contact the following Parks and Recreation Aquatics Staff:Nathan Baker:Ashlee Benson:Timothy Kane:Lifeguard Academy:If you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard but lack the required certification, consider participating in one of our academies: Lifeguard Academy
APPLE Savings PlanEmployee Assistance Program:40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)
Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work
Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).
01
Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below.
02
Are you willing and able to meet the special conditions and skill requirements of the position? If yes, type your initials in the space below. If no, type N/A in the space below. I understand that the skills test for this position may require severe physical exertion. In consideration of my being permitted to take the physical skills test for this Aquatic position, I hereby waive and release all actions, damages, and demands of any nature whatsoever for any injury to my person or property which I might have against the City of Carlsbad or any employee or agent thereof occasioned as the result of said examination.
03
Which of the following certifications do you possess?
Lifeguard TrainingCPR/AEDTitle 22 First AidEMTEMRNone of the above
04
Any certificate(s) you claim to have from the previous question MUST be attached to your application. Failure to attach the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and may disqualify you from the recruitment process. Type your initials in the space below indicating your acknowledgement:
05
How many years of experience do you have as a lifeguard?
NoneLess than 1 year1 year but less than 22 years but less than 33 years or more
06
Are you able to work evenings, weekends and holidays?
YesNo
07
Are you currently a City of Carlsbad employee?
YesNo
08
I have attached (at a minimum) the following current certificates to my application:-CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-FPR)-Lifeguard Training
Yes, I have attached my certificatesNo
Required Question