LIFEGUARD

Under general supervision, provides customer services and rescue duties in support of aquatics program including monitoring activities in City pool facilities to ensure public safety and compliance with rules and regulations, rescuing swimmers, and providing first aid and CPR; maintains equipment and facilities in clean and safe condition.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Monitors aquatics facility and guests, and ensures compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Promotes a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior; ensures consistent enforcement of rules and policies.


• Provides customer services and information to guests; assists disabled guests with lift chairs; reports and resolves complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities within scope of authority.


• Prevents accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of swimming pool patrons; monitors activities in the facilities for individuals who may need assistance or guidance.


• Cleans and maintains pool area as needed.


• Warns patrons against dangerous practices such as running on the deck and diving into shallow water; instructs non-swimmers and weak swimmers to stay out of deep water.


• Enters the water to rescue persons in distress; resuscitates rescued swimmers; administers first aid to the injured, and calls Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases.


• Assists with setting up and staffing special events.


• Maintains daily log, and prepares incident, accident, and operations reports.


• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  500 yard continuous swim


• Retrieve a 10lb diving brick from 13 feet of water


• Tread water for 2 minutes with a 10lb diving brick


• Water rescue assessments, High school diploma or equivalent GED is desirable., Possession of or must obtain a valid California driver's license within six (6) months of appointment.

Possession of or must obtain certificates for American Red Cross Lifeguard, and First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or its equivalency within 30 days of appointment. Training will be scheduled upon hire.

Must be available to work during pool operating hours including evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
May be required to work overtime.
Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.