Water Lifeguard I​/II; Part Time

Carlsbad - The Community

The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents.

The city sets the standard for high-quality local government services and is home to corporate headquarters in technology, life sciences and action sports, supported by a thriving tourism market and nearly 40 percent preserved open space. Thanks to an award‑winning growth management plan, the city's infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life.

We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

Under general supervision, monitors assigned beach areas from a fixed station or by vehicle patrol to protect life, prevent accidents, and educate the public on beach regulations. Performs preventive public safety actions, provides emergency medical treatment, assists with maintenance of facilities and equipment, and completes technical tasks related to the assigned area. This is a temporary, hourly, extra‑help position without leave or medical benefits.

Work hours are not guaranteed and may vary daily based on beach attendance and operational needs.

Minimum availability 3 shifts per month between May 1st and Sept. 1

A practical swim test is required:

• Applicants must apply before the Final date to receive applications to participate in the swim test
• DATE:
  Saturday, March 7th
• Swim Test: 600M ocean swim in less than 10 minutes unaided by any propulsion/flotation device.

Bring the following to the test:

• Swimwear (goggles/cap are optional)
• Towel
• Water
• Valid driver's license - required for HR check‑in process
• 
  * Fins and/or wetsuits are not permitted*

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Examples of duties performed by employees in this class may not include all required duties, nor are all listed tasks necessarily performed by everyone in this class.

In the interest of public safety, safeguards an assigned area of the beach, and/or ocean; performs preventative actions such as giving safety warnings and monitoring for safety hazards; maintains beach observation towers; performs safety interventions and effects rescues in surf, open ocean, river/streams, harbor and boating areas and roadways; issue safety advisories and warnings to general public; educate public on safety issues related to beach and ocean environments;

responds to requests for information from the general public; prepares reports and statistical data of daily activities; administers first aid and CPR when necessary; enforces rules and regulations pertaining to the beaches; participates in drills and training courses; operate and maintain lifeguarding and rescue equipment, vehicles and watercraft; check oxygen tanks, first aid kits and rescue tubes; perform preventive maintenance and repairs;

utilizes proper resources to ensure personal and public safety, and performs other related duties as assigned. Advancement on the salary schedule is contingent upon successful performance and attaining and maintaining all required certifications/licenses.

In addition to the above, assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling day‑to‑day lifeguard services; assesses ocean conditions and…