Senior Lifeguard - Summer Programs 2024

Salary: $17.28 - $22.05 Hourly
Location : Buena Park, CA
Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal (Non-Benefited)
Job Number: 24-00006
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
JOB BULLETIN
As of June 22, 2024
$18.14 - $23.15 Hourly Rate
The City of Buena Park Community Services Department is seeking responsible, enthusiastic, and energetic Senior Lifeguards to join our Summer Aquatic Program!
Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS with a first review date of Monday, February 26, 2024. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply early! This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice once sufficient qualified applications have been reviewed.
Summertime will be here before we know it! Put your swimsuit on and help create a safe and fun atmosphere at the local pool for the Buena Park community. Be a hero, enjoy the sun, and have an amazing Summer, all while earning money and learning about the public-sector!
Senior Lifeguards work 20-30 hours per week and are scheduled to work a flexible work schedule that include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
*All applicants must be a minimum of sixteen years of age or older at the time of application.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, the Senior Lifeguard supervises pool lifeguards and other pool personnel; directs pool activities on an assigned shift; applies lifesaving and swimming principles and practices; first aid principles and practices; and does other related work as required and assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a part-time, non-benefited, position. The Senior Lifeguard is differentiated from the Lifeguard in that it can perform more tasks independently. This position may provide direction to other Lifeguards and pool personnel. This position provides an opportunity for incumbents with an interest in pursuing a career in municipal government to learn about municipal government functions and gain experience by completing tasks and special assignments related to the program area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Assist in training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating aquatic staff and other employees.
2. Ensures an excellent guest experience and maintains order among pool patrons.
3. Oversees plans, develops, conducts and supervises a wide variety of activities and the daily operations of aquatics programming.
4. Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures.
5. Takes charge of emergency situations and provides emergency care as necessary.
6. Assists in organizing and conducting weekly and annual in-service training for aquatic staff. Assigns job responsibilities such as facility clean up and maintenance.
7. Maintains program records and prepares reports as required.
8. Tests and monitors water chemistry and clarity; and inspect facilities.
9. Monitors and assists with desk reception, telephone support and related customer service activities.
10. Monitors and assists in accepting registrations and fees, processing receipts, and accounting for money.
11. Monitors and assists in preparation of facilities for regular operation of recreation swim, lessons, and other daily operations.
12. Removes and replaces pool covers and lane lines. Assists with routine pool cleaning and maintenance work on or around swimming pool.
13. Monitors and patrols the swimming pool and aquatics facility including keeping a lookout for accidents in the water and pool area; warn patrons and dangerous practices with pool usage.
14. Follows and enforces pool regulations and codes in an effort to prevent patron accidents.
15. May perform the duties of a Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, and Cashier as needed.
16. May act for the Aquatics Coordinator in his/her absence.
17. Assists in citywide special events and community recreation activities.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Knowledge of:
Professional lifesaving standards; methods of organizing, conducting and supervising aquatic programs; swimming pool rules and general care of children.
Ability to:
Perform basic arithmetic; plan, organize and conduct aquatic programs to completion; maintain accurate records and prepare reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, participants, and the public; pass a swim test, and demonstrate the ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and administer lifesaving measures and first aid.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, swim, run, turn, twist, bend, balance, push, pull, reach, lift, carry, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to touch, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; must be able to move up to 100 pounds; may be exposed to direct sunlight, heat, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic, chlorinated water and caustic chemicals.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with staff, management, vendors, contractors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees typically work outdoors at City recreation pools, facilities and venues; required to perform physical work.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
Any education, training or experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities and one year paid or volunteer experience working in an aquatic program.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must possess the following valid American Red Cross Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Lifesaving for the Professional Rescuer, and Standard First Aid (or equivalent) within 30 days of appointment.
All applicants must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application.
APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT
*Interviews and a Water Assessment are REQUIRED exams for this position.
Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.buenapark.com/hr. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.
The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.
Americans with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (714) 562-3515 no later than 5 business days before the test date.
Fingerprinting:
Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.
Physical Examination:
Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense.
The City of Buena Park Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy requires that all applicants undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment.
Below is a list of key benefits offered to part-time, seasonal, and limited service employees of the City of Buena Park and is only a summary of benefits. They are not intended to replace or modify the legal plan documents on file in the Human Resources Department.
SALARY RANGE: Composed of six (6) steps - Entry step through E step (Except management positions). Each step represents an increase of approximately five (5) percent.
RETIREMENT: Provided through deferred compensation 457 plan administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employee pays member contribution of 3.75%. The City matches the employee's contribution of 3.75%.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Available to all City employees and their immediate families.
OC CREDIT UNION: Available to all City employees and their families.
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To better evaluate your qualifications for this position, responses to this supplemental questionnaire are required. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. An incomplete and inaccurate application may lead to disqualification. It is your responsibility to fill out the application thoroughly and accurately. Resumes will not be accepted instead of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the questions. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". NOTE: 'See resume', 'See above', or copy and paste of your resume are not considered qualifying responses and will not be considered when evaluating your qualifications.

• I acknowledge receipt of this information and understand the instructions.

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What is your highest education completed?

• No Diploma
• High School or G.E.D.
• Some College - 59 units or less
• Some College - more than 60 units
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

03
Are you a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application?

• Yes
• No

04
How many years of paid or volunteer experience do you have working in an aquatic program?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months experience
• 6 months to less than 1 year experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years experience
• 2 to less than 3 years of expereince
• 3 to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 to less than 5 years experience
• 5 years or more experience

05
Do you have experience with scheduling, training, and evaluating the work of part time staff and/or volunteers?

• Yes
• No

06
Are you available to work different shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you available to work on Saturdays?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you possess a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you possess an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you possess a Lifesaving for the Professional Rescuer certification?

• Yes
• No

11
Do you possess a Standard First Aid (or equivalent) certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question