As of June 22, 2024
$17.09 - $20.73 Hourly Rate
The City of Buena Park Community Services Department is seeking responsible, enthusiastic, and energetic Lifeguards to join the Aquatics Program!
Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS with a first review date of Monday, July 8, 2024. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply early! This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice once sufficient qualified applications have been reviewed.
Lifeguards help create a safe and fun atmosphere at the local pool for the Buena Park community. They observe swimmers, enforce rules, guard life, and prevent accidents. Be a hero and enjoy the sun all while earning money and learning about the public-sector!
Lifeguards work 15-20 hours per week and are scheduled to work a flexible work schedule that include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This year, the Aquatics Program will be extended into the Fall season with available after-school, evening, and weekend work hours through October 2024.
Lifeguard Certification Training will be provided!
*All applicants must be a minimum of sixteen years of age or older at the time of application.
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, the Lifeguard applies lifesaving and swimming principles and practices; first aid principles and practices; and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a part-time, non–benefited, position. This position provides an opportunity for incumbents with an interest in pursuing a career in municipal government to learn about municipal government functions and gain experience by completing tasks and special assignments related to the program area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Maintains and works safely with materials and equipment involved in the maintenance and operation of swimming pools.
- Performs maintenance and cleaning services of pool and other assigned areas.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Maintains accurate records, daily logs, and prepares incident, accident, and operations reports.
- Passes initial and follow-up tests of safety and pool procedures as well as successfully complete routine skills testing such as backboard drills and CPR reviews.
- Attends and participates in staff trainings and exercise workouts during evening hours or weekends as assigned.
- Ensures an excellent guest experience.
- Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures.
- Observes and supervises swimmers in the pool areas.
- Identifies and prevents unsafe conditions or potential hazards.
- Identifies and rescues persons in distress or in danger of drowning; provides emergency care as necessary.
- Explains and enforces pool rules, regulations and facility use in order to provide a safe and accident-free pool environment.
- Monitors water clarity, inspects pool facilities, and reports unsafe conditions.
- Removes and replaces pool covers and lane lines.
- Provide customer services and information to guest, report complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activity.
- May assist and/or instruct swim lessons.
- Assists with citywide special events and community recreation activities.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Knowledge of:
Professional lifesaving standards; methods of organizing, conducting and supervising aquatic programs; swimming pool rules and general care of children.
Ability to:
Perform basic arithmetic; plan, organize and conduct aquatic programs to completion; maintain accurate records and prepare reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, participants, and the public; pass a swim test, and demonstrate the ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and administer lifesaving measures and first aid.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, swim, run, turn, twist, bend, balance, push, pull, reach, lift, carry, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to touch, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; must be able to move up to 100 pounds; may be exposed to direct sunlight, heat, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic, chlorinated water and caustic chemicals.
Mental DemandsWhile performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with staff, management, vendors, contractors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENTEmployees typically work outdoors at City recreation pools, facilities, and venues; required to perform physical work.
*Interviews and Water Assessment are REQUIRED exams for this position.
Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.buenapark.com/hr. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.
The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.
Americans with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (714) 562-3515 no later than 5 business days before the test date.
Fingerprinting:
Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.
Physical Examination:
Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense.
