Senior Lifeguard

Salary: $18.70 - $22.44 Hourly
Location : San Ramon, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2024-02-X340
Department: Parks and Community Services
Opening Date: 02/01/2024
Closing Date: 4/21/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Are you passionate about all things aquatics? Are you interested in taking on an important leadership role in your Community? If so, the City of San Ramon invites you to apply to our Senior Lifeguard position.
A City of San Ramon Lifeguard provides safety, supervision, and instruction for the patrons at the San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park and Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center. Advanced lifeguard positions provide leadership and program responsibility to the San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park and Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center in all operations at the facility including swim lessons, recreational swim, water safety classes, aquatics summer camps, and staff development. During the busy summer season, these positions may be assigned up to a 40 hour work week, which may include evenings and weekends.
Typical Duties

• Supervise and ensure patron safety at all times, including clearly and professionally conveying rules to patrons and enforcing facility regulations
• Perform rescues involving the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force to move objects and retrieval of heavy items from 14' of depth
• Sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Administer first aid and provide emergency care as required
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and with exposure to pool chemicals
• Maintain a safe aquatic environment
• Greet the public and respond to questions and inquiries
• Assist the Swim Lesson program
• Assist with cleaning and routine maintenance of the aquatic park, including locker rooms, guard office, and pool surfaces
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor by wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm
• Display the ability to swim and tread water; Keep records and reports
• Facilitate program activities according to a prepared curriculum
• Provide feedback regarding the City's aquatic program and activity schedules to the participants or supervisors
• Conduct proper opening and closing procedures of the aquatic facilities
• Assist in staff trainings and meetings
• Analyze program needs and recommend new and innovative program ideas
• Set up proper furniture arrangements, equipment, and facility maintenance
• Work as a Lead with Lifeguards and Swim Instructors and offering assistance in maintaining the proper execution of all aspects of facility rentals and programs
• Ensure all policies of the City of San Ramon are followed during all programs, special events and facility use
• Provide excellent customer service and problem solving
• Perform functions of registration software applications
• Prepare daily deposits and reconcile daily reports
• Ensure all revenues received at assigned sites are properly entered and accounted for
• Lead staff during facility rentals and Lap Swim
• Assist the Pool Manager with Recreation Swim, and the Junior Lifeguard and Star Guard camps

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Operational rules and protocols of assigned facility. Basic program concepts and design. Basic customer service practices. Philosophy, objectives and requirements in the implementation of municipal aquatics programs. All current safety standards and information related to aquatics.
Ability to:
Safely operate assigned program equipment. Swim, tread water, perform rescues involving the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force to move objects, and to perform retrieval of heavy items from 14' depth. Set up program equipment and/or activity area. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Conduct one's self in a professional manner. Effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Receive direction and follow oral and written instructions. Handle multiple tasks. Professional work habits including reliability, dependability, creativity, and demonstration of enthusiasm for the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience

• Must be a minimum of 17 years old and at least 480 hours of experience as a certified lifeguard or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting and documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years are required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of at least one instructor level certification in Lifeguarding, Water Safety, or other related areas
• Previous experience as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is preferred
• Current American Red Cross certifications or the equivalent Lifeguard Training and First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards

Other Requirements
Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting. Documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Recruitment Process
Ready to join our team? Successful applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process will consist of a skills test and an interview.
Keep these important dates open on your calendar:
Initial application deadline - February 25, 2024
Interview Dates/Skills Assessment:
Interviews - February 26, 2024 and March 1, 2024
Skills Assessment - March 3, 2024
New Aquatics Staff Orientation - only required to attend one day:
Option 1 - May 14, 2024 or;
Option 2 - May 22, 2024
Mandatory Senior Staff Training Dates:
May 18, 2024
May 19, 2024
June 1, 2024
June 2, 2024
Mandatory Training Week:
June 6, 7, 10 and 11, 2024
The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 973-2508.
Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
This position does not receive benefits.
01
I will be 17 years old on or before May 14, 2024.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have at least 480 hours of experience as a certified lifeguard?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of experience do you have as a lifeguard?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

04
Please indicate which lifeguard certifications you possess. (Check all that apply.)

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or the equivalent
• First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards
• Lifeguard Instructor
• Water Safety Instructor certification or its equivalent
• I currently do not have any certifications
• I currently do not have any certifications, but I am enrolled. (you can tell us where you're enrolled and when you plan to complete the course later on.)

05
Were you referred to this job by a City employee? If yes, and more than one City employee referred you, please provide only one name. If no one referred you, please write N/A.
Required Question