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City of San Marcos, CA

PART TIME HEAD LIFEGUARD

City of San Marcos, CA, San Marcos, California, us, 92079


Salary:

$20.08 - $26.20 Hourly

Location :

3 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA

Job Type:

Part Time

Job Number:

2024 - 52

Department:

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date:

09/11/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The City of San Marcos is currently accepting applications for a Head Lifeguard position with the Aquatics Division of the Parks & Recreation Department.

Joining the San Marcos Aquatics Division provides numerous opportunities for growth and development. As a Head Lifeguard, you will utilize your abilities to foster a positive, upbeat work environment for both staff and residents alike. This position will allow the individual to show case their leadership, communication, and outreach skills. The Head Lifeguard will be responsible for supervising other team members and working together as a cohesive unit during regular shifts, trainings, and emergencies.

Shifts :Work hours and schedule will be consistent with job duties and responsibilities, including days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

The Pool Manager, Head Guards, and Supervisor will try to work with your schedule and offer easy ways to trade shifts and prevent conflicts.

All part-time employees are limited to no more than 980 hours per fiscal year.Staff will be assigned to a specific team and schedule although, schedules from week to week may vary.

A minimum of 3 shifts per week is requiredShifts needing coverage are:

Off-Season Schedule:Monday-Thursday 6:15 am-10:45 am or 4:15 pm-7:45 pm.Every other Friday or as assigned for training 3:30 pm-5:30 pmSaturday & Sunday 12 pm-4 pm.

Regular Part-Time Employee:

Regular employees are able to work year-round during aquatics programming needs and can work up to 20 hours per week.

September - May availability must reflect work hours in the above time frame. Either an AM or PM weekday shift(s) or weekend availability.

Employees whose availability changes not to include the above time frame will be separated from employment with the ability to return.Steps to become a Head Life

guard for San Marcos Aquatics Division:

Submit complete

application.Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an

in-person interview .Candidates that successfully pass oral interviews, will be invited for an

i

n-water skills assessment

that will be conducted in one of the City's aquatics facilitiesSuccessfully pass a background check, drug screening, and physical

prior to start working.NOTE:

The City of San Marcos is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. A medical examination, along with a DRUG SCREEN will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment.

This position is open continuous and will close once all positions available are filled.

Qualified candidates will be contacted by Human Resources to schedule an interviewREPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Duties of San Marcos Aquatics Head Lifeguards typically include but are not limited to:Supervise an aquatic facility and staff during regular operationsCoach and mentor staffCommunicate effectively with staff, peers, supervisors and patronsComplete administrative and supervisory tasks as needed which may include: reporting, ActiveNet software, cash-handling, email communication, etc.Teach swim lessons according to American Red Cross standardsInteract with the public regarding the progress of program participantsEnforce required safety rules and regulationsPrevent persons from entering into distressing and dangerous situationsRescue persons in distress and administer first aid and emergency careEnsure guests are safely participating in all aquatics activitiesAnswer inquiries from the public and provide information about city programsAssist in overall maintenance, record keeping, and operations of the facilityAssist in conducting special events and department programming as neededQUALIFICATIONS

Lifeguarding (LG) or equivalent is

requiredCPR for the Professional Rescuer or Lifeguard or equivalent is

requiredWater Safety Instructor (WSI) or equivalent is

highly desirableCertified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalent is

highly desirableFirst Aid for Public Safety Personnel is

desirableExperience for 1 or more seasons teaching or supervising swim lessons is

requiredExperience of 1 or more seasons supervising five or more lifeguards or aquatics staff is

recommendedLifeguard Instructor (LGI) or equivalent is

highly desirableWater Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) or equivalent is

highly desirable

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or GED equivalent is

required.

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Proof of valid certification must be presented at time of application or job offer will be

contingent upon certification. Course enrollment information should be uploaded as an

attachment to the application as proof of enrollment.

LICENSEPossession of an appropriate, valid driver's license, Class C, with satisfactory driving record.

This is a part time non-benefited position, however effective 07/01/2015 part time employees will receive 1 hour of sick leave accrual per 30 hours worked. Employees in this category are eligible to use up to 27 hours per year and are able to carry over up to 54 sick leave hours per year.

01

The City of San Marcos Head Lifeguard position has the following required and desired qualifications for this position. Please check those qualifications that you currently meet.

Copies of all certifications are required for consideration of this position. Please include all certifications in one single PDF document, uploaded as an attachment to your application.

High school graduate or GED equivalent (required)Experience with instruction of a swim lesson program (required)Lifeguarding (LGT) certified or equivalent (required)Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or equivalent (highly desirable)Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) or equivalent (highly desirable)Experience supervising a staff of five or more lifeguards or aquatics staff (highly desirable)CPR for the Professional Rescuer or Lifeguard or equivalent (required)Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalent (highly desirable)Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or equivalent (highly desirable)

02

If you are currently working on one or more of the above certifications or licenses, please describe below. Course enrollment information should be uploaded as an attachment to the application as proof of enrollment.

03

Please briefly describe your experience in providing water safety as a lifeguard supervisor and why you are interested in working with the City of San Marcos Aquatics Division.

04

Are you available to work year-round?

05

Summer schedule will be contingent upon planned programming and may be varied including weekends, early mornings and evenings. Is this something you are willing to work?

Required Question