Senior Lifeguard; Recreation Leader Specialist Viii-N​/C

Bulletin will remain open until vacancies are filled. Bulletin may close at any time after November 30, 2023 without further notice.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award‑winning organization with 1,100 full‑time/part‑time staff and a budget of $74 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Department provides free and fee‑based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self‑directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised after school and weekend activities at parks and schools.

In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non‑Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is seeking qualified candidates interested in applying for a Senior Lifeguard position. There are positions available at Belmont Pool, Silverado Pool and Martin Luther King Jr. Pool.

• Assist the Aquatics Supervisor with ongoing staff training and annual in‑service training;
• Supports the Aquatics Supervisor in overseeing daily operations during a shift
• Assist in planning and implementing various program activities
• Instruct a variety of swimming classes, water aerobics, and complete swim lesson evaluations;
• Serves as a lifeguard or instructor guard, as required;
• Monitor and maintain accurate registration and attendance records;
• Collect pool fees and prepare daily activity summary reports and bank deposit forms;
• Maintain equipment and supplies;
• Assists with routine pool cleaning and maintenance work on or around the swimming pool;
• Act as lead staff in emergency and rescue situations;
• Drive to offsite meetings and/or trainings;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Three (3) years of experience working in aquatics or a related field (an equivalent amount of education in a related area and/or paid or unpaid volunteer experience may substitute for up to one year);
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification (or ability to obtain upon hiring);
• Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid and Water Safety Instructor certification are required;
• Must have access to reliable transportation for all job responsibilities.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word;
• Proficiency in the use of the Active Net registration program.

• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment;
• Experience working with children and youth with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio‑economic backgrounds.

All candidates must submit a complete application prior to closing. This bulletin is posted open continuous and may close at any time after November 30, 2023. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of applications and required supplemental submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process, which will include an interview and swim test.

The s wim test consists of 200 yard swim in freestyle/breaststroke, 75 yard stroke demonstration, brick retrieval, and treading water. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event the need to revise the selection procedure, those affected will be notified of the details at a later date.

For technical support with your  application, please contact (855) 524‑5627.

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