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City of San Bernardino, CA

Senior Lifeguard (Part-Time)

City of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409


Salary:

$18.46 - $22.44 Hourly

Location :

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type:

Part-Time

Job Number:

24-00283-09

Department:

Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Opening Date:

09/03/2024

Closing Date:

9/30/2024 12:00 AM Pacific

Job Summary

Looking for a summer job opportunity? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's team as a SENIOR LIFEGUARD!About the Position: The City of San Bernardino is accepting applications to fill multiple vacancies within in the Aquatics Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. San Bernardino is home to six public pools and will be offering year-round access for our City residents. This a perfect opportunity for groups of all ages to start their career in a government agency and serve our community.

Promotional Opportunities (Classification Progression):

Pool Manager IPool Manager IIAquatics SupervisorApplicants that do not currently have valid Lifeguard Certification Courses are encouraged to apply to the Lifeguard position. Free courses will be offered for students to become Lifeguard Certified. To apply to become an entry level Lifeguard

click here.

For more information regarding the position, please call the City of San Bernardino's Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs.

Serves as Pool Lifeguard; instructs classes in fundamentals of swimming; supervises swimming activities in and around a City pool ensure that policies, rules and regulations are observed and enforced and that no hazard to safety is created; warns swimmers of improper activities or danger; enforces pool regulations and water safety policies; rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administers first aid in the event of injury; administers artificial respiration, if necessary.

Inspects pool facilities, equipment and water to ensure that they are safe and usable; supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment; instructs classes in fundamentals of swimming; assists the Pool Manager and other Senior Lifeguards with chlorine residual and other water tests.

Assists with records and charts of water test results and records of accidents; adds chemicals to pool water; maintains effective public relations with users of the pool and surrounding park grounds; ensures the implementation of all policies and procedures related to the management and operation of the facilities and program.

Routinely adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards the City and Department goals; and performs other related work as required.GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Lifesaving techniques and rescue methods, water hazards;First aid as applied to accidents in water and surrounding area;Policies, rules and regulations governing swimming pool operation.Ability to:

Swim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues;Evaluate situations and adopt intelligent methods of action:Remain calm and efficient in stressful situations;Maintain constant observation of an assigned area and note any sign of impending trouble;Prevent dangerous situations from arising;Recognize emergencies and take appropriate action;Supervise subordinate lifeguards, volunteers or support staff;Maintain records and prepare reports;Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;Effectively instruct persons in the techniques of swimming and water safety;Follow oral and written instructions;Transport materials and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds;See in the normal visual range with or without correction;Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction;Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions, including high temperatures, humidity, moisture and distracting noises.Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, YMCA Lifeguard or Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Certificate

AND

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certificate or YMCA SKIPPERS/Progressive Instructor Certificate

AND

American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) or an American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or National Safety Council Standard First Aid Certificate or Medic First Aid Certificate

AND

American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association CPR Level "C" BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate or American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate are required.

Must be 17 years of age or older.

All certificates must be valid for the duration of employment.

Supplemental Information

AccommodationThe City of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, whether physical or mental. If you require such accommodations during the assessment process, it is your responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department in writing before the recruitment closing date. For further details on how to request accommodation, please reach out to us at 909-384-5104 or via email at rivera_es@sbcity.org.

Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.

Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:

Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug test.LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Employment/Professional Reference CheckConfirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentialsThe City of San Bernardino reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

For more information about this position, please contact the

City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Temporary, part-time and seasonal employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in the City's deferred compensation plan is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7.5% of their salary per pay period.

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Please Indicate your age range:

Less than 161617 and Older

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Do you have a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, YMCA Lifeguard Certificate, or an Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certificate? A copy of the required certificate must be submitted with your application.

YesNo

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Do you have a valid American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate, American Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety Certificate, a National Safety Council Standard First Aid Certificate, or a Medic First Aid Certificate? A copy of the required certificate must be submitted with your application.

YesNo

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Do you have a valid American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate, American Heart Association CPR Level "C" BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate, or an American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate ? A copy of the required certificate must be submitted with your application.

YesNo

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Do you have a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certificate or YMCA SKIPPERS/Progressive Instructor Certificate? A copy of the required certificate must be submitted with your application.

YesNo

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Have you attached the required certificates to your application? (The required certificates MUST be submitted with your application. Applications without required certificates will not be accepted.)

NoYes

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL): The City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department uses e-mail to notify our applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept e-mails from GovernmentJobs.com or any emails from @SBCITY.ORG. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mail notifications, i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis, etc. 2. Carefully read any notices that we send in a timely manner. Follow instructions, as applicable. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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