Seasonal Lifeguard

Definition

CURRENT VACANCIES IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS:
SEASONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS

This is a SEASONAL position for summer programs only. Work schedule is flexible and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Under supervision, enforce all pool regulations, perform rescues, instruct swimming classes from beginning through advanced skills, maintain pool area and equipment, and perform related work as required.

• Swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Meet standards of swimming competency as established by the American Red Cross Aquatic Standards and the Fontana Community Services Department.
• Prevent dangerous situations, recognize emergencies, and take appropriate action.
• Effectively enforce pool rules and policies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with both staff and pool patrons.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary for daily operations of the employer.
• This position is always evolving. Therefore, the employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the employer.

Working conditions:

Position requires prolonged standing, sitting, walking on level or uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, and making repetitive hand movements for daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry, and push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. The position requires the ability to read written documents and observe participants during activities. Acute hearing is required for customer service, facility, classroom, or outdoor operations.

Position will also involve working outdoors and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

Experience/

Education:

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of water safety, rescue methods, life‑saving techniques, and first aid as applied to accidents in the water and surrounding pool areas.
• Techniques and methods of swimming instruction for all age groups.
• The incumbent must be at least fifteen (15) years of age to be a Lifeguard in accordance with the American Red Cross certification programs.
• Anyone under the age of eighteen (18) who is still in high school must have a valid work permit.

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of, and continuous employment, the following certifications established by the American Red Cross:

• Lifeguard and First Aid Training
• CPR/AED for Lifeguards or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)

This position is part-time, at-will, without benefits, unless required by law.