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Form of workNotice: A lifeguard certification course will be available through Topguard Training at Reedley High School from April 27, 2024 through April 28, 2024. The Lifeguards who are hired by the City of Reedley and remain the entire season will be reimbursed $150 toward the cost of their certification. For more information please contact Community Services at (559) 637-4203.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online at https://governmentjobs.com/reedley to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. However, applicants who do not have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone may submit a paper application. Paper applications will only be accepted for open positions currently listed on the City's Employment Opportunities web page. Paper applications must be sent by U.S. mail to:
City of Reedley, Human Resources, c/o Recruitments, 845 G Street, Reedley, CA 93654
Applications must be postmarked by the recruitment deadline for consideration. Paper applications must be 1) filled out completely, 2) include the completed supplemental questionnaire included in the job posting, and 3) must be signed by the applicant. Failure to provide any of the requested information will render the application incomplete and the applicant will not be considered for this position.
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SALARY:PART-TIME AQUATICS LIFEGUARD: $16.00/HOUR - $18.00/HOUR
PART-TIME AQUATICS LEAD GUARD: $16.00/HOUR - $18.00/HOUR
PART-TIME AQUATICS SENIOR GUARD: $16.00/HOUR - $20.00/HOUR
DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Community Services Department, the Aquatics Lifeguard series will provide for the safety and enjoyment of all pool patrons; teach various levels of swimming skills.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
- Aquatics Lifeguard - This is an entry level position in the Aquatics Program.
- Aquatics Lead Guard - This is a lead position supporting the Aquatics Senior Guard and Aquatics Manager.
- Aquatics Senior Guard - This position will act as Aquatics Manager in their absence.
SUPERVISION
Aquatics Lifeguard
- Exercises no supervision.
Aquatics Lead Guard
- May exercise supervision over lifeguards in the absence of the Aquatics Senior Guard and Aquatics Manager while teaching techniques and strategies.
Aquatics Senior Guard
- May exercise supervision over lifeguards in the absence of the Aquatics Manager and while teaching techniques and strategies.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Help patrons be aware of pool rules.
- Prevention of accidents through the enforcement of aquatics policies and rules.
- Administer artificial respiration, CPR, and first aid, as needed.
- Keep assigned area clean and free of any and all safety hazards at all times.
- Maintain attentiveness.
- Teach various levels of progressive swim lessons.
- Set up and put away all items related to swim lessons and public swim events.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Aquatics Lifeguard
Knowledge of:The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
- Safe and appropriate workplace practices.
- Relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure patron are supervised and safe at all times.
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
- Team build.
- Supervise children and adults.
- Analyze and solve problems.
- Make decisions.
- Communicate effectively verbally.
- Listen effectively.
- Manage stress.
- Manage time.
- Teach.
- Quickly respond.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in performing Aquatics Program duties.
- Be respectful.
- Be sensitive and aware of cultural diversity.
- Be flexible.
- Demonstrate sound work ethics.
- Be consistent and fair.
- Be compassionate and understanding.
- Build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.
- React appropriately in stressful emergency situations.
- Assist swimmers improve and advance in their swimming skill.
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience:- A minimum of one year of experience with children between the ages of 0-18 is desirable.
- A minimum of one year of Lifeguard experience or swim team experience is desirable.
- Pass Department physical agility and written test as required.
- Lifeguard Certificate which includes CPR, AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer.
Aquatics Lead Guard
In addition to the qualifications for an Aquatics Lifeguard:
Knowledge of:- Facility maintenance and expectations for City of Reedley's responsibility at the Pool Complex.
- Collecting money from the public.
- Lead training exercises and support Lifeguard with required skills through leading by example.
- All lifeguard required skills.
- Be proficient in all swim class skills.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in performing Aquatics Program duties.
- Coach new lifeguard staff and teach swim lesson techniques.
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience:- Have a minimum of one-year Lifeguard experience or swim team experience.
Aquatics Senior Guard
In addition to the qualifications for an Aquatics Lifeguard and Lead Guard:
Knowledge of:- City policies and procedures for staff disciplinary action.
- All lifeguard required skills.
- Be proficient in all lifeguard required skills.
- Lead safety trainings for City Aquatics staff.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in performing Aquatics Program duties.
- Organize students and move them to the appropriate swim class based on the students' skill level.
- Communicate these changes effectively with the student's guardian.
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience:- Have a minimum of two-three years of Lifeguard experience or swim team experience.
Essential duties require the following:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and will spend long periods of time in a pool and in the outside environment. The temperatures are warm to hot conditionals a majority of the time. The employee will be expected to clean and maintain the equipment and the facility, and will be expected to perform general cleanup duties. The employee will work closely with the public and are expected to respond, as trained in the Lifeguard Certification Course, to any emergency that arises.
- The employee will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at the same time. The employee is required to supervise all of the patrons in the designated zone and the overall pool facility at all times, ensure that the patrons are involved in safe and appropriate activities, and be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.
- Lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds or more on occasion.
