Lifeguard; At​/Aquatics Instructor

Overview

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The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is seeking Lifeguards and Aquatics Instructors to staff the Benstead Plunge!

The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs, and facilities for all those who live, learn, work, and play in the City of Torrance.

The mission of the Community Services Department is to enrich the community through the provision of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for persons of all abilities. The Community Services Department takes pride in “Enriching the Community through People, Programs, and Partnerships”.The Department is a diverse organization which consists of five Divisions that work collaboratively to meet the vision, mission, and goals of the department:
Administrative Services, Cultural Services, Library Services, Parks Services, and Recreation Services.

The Recreation Services Division is responsible for overseeing recreation activities including youth and adult sports, management of city facilities (park buildings) and a variety of special events throughout the year. The Recreation Services Division provides recreational and educational opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities including Adaptive Recreation and Sports, Adult Sports Leagues, After School Club, Aquatics, Day Camps, Early Childhood Education, Sea-Aire Golf Course, Senior Citizen Programs, Special Events, Teen Programs Middle School, Teen Programs High School, and Youth Sports.

The Recreation Services Division offers a wide variety of Aquatic Programs and Classes at The Victor

E. Benstead Plunge pool year-round. The Victor

E. Benstead Plunge has been serving the community since 1956. "The Plunge" is a heated Olympic sized 50 x 20 meter outdoor pool, open year round. The pool is divided into two courses; one 25 yard and one 26 meter course. The pool is heated year-round to about 80° to 81°. The Plunge operating hours are from 4:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with classes and programs offered at various times.

LIFEGUARD ($18.94 - $20.88 per hour)

Lifeguard duties include but are not limited to:

• Enforce pool safety rules and regulations;
• Monitor swimming and other pool activities;
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning;
• Apply cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid;
• Inspect swimming pool for cleanliness and perform routine maintenance;
• Keep a daily log of rescues and other emergencies and prepare written reports of these activities;
• Assist in teaching swimming techniques.

AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR ($19.40 - $21.39 per hour)

Aquatics Instructor duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform lifeguard duties;
• Teach swimming techniques, diving, water polo, and competitive and synchronized swimming;
• May coach the swim team and officiate at swim meets.

HOURS: This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Shift hours may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Lifeguard

Possession of the following current certificates at time of appointment:

• Red Cross First Aid (either multi-media, standard, or advanced);
• Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR; and
• Red Cross Lifeguard Training.

One or more seasons of experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor is desirable.

Aquatics Instructor

Possession of the following current certificates at time of appointment:

• Requires the current certificates described above; and
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate.

American Red Cross Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel is desired.

Interested applicants must submit a completed City and Supplemental Application rance

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Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until positions are filled.

Only those candidates who…