Job Abstract

DEFINITION: This is a part-time, non-benefitted, at-will position exempt from the classified service. Provides safety and protection to pool patrons by explaining and enforcing rules to prevent accidents, and when required, makes rescues and performs emergency care. The lifeguard is required to work morning, day, and evening hours, including weekends.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direct supervision from the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Recreation Supervisor, Aquatics Recreation Coordinator or Senior Lifeguard.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Protects the life and well-being of each and every patron by implementing the latest safety procedures, policies, rules, regulations and ordinances set forth by both the American Red Cross and City of El Segundo;
• Prevents patron accidents;
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency first aid as needed;
• Enforces safety rules and ordinances. In an emergency, the Lifeguard must think quickly and clearly, in some cases taking personal risks and exerting considerable physical effort;
• May conduct beginning to advanced swim level courses;
• Assists in the basic maintenance and upkeep of the pool and facility;
• Attends all in-service trainings;
• Follows oral and written instructions;
• Regularly and predictably attends work; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Lifesaving methods and application of first aid;
• Pool safety and procedures;
• Methods and practices of pool cleaning and maintenance;
• Teaching principles and practices, swimming instruction techniques and methods; and
• Safe work practices.

• Performing a wide variety of swimming and diving skills;
• Effectively enforcing safety and health regulations relating to aquatics programs;
• Rescuing distressed swimmers and performing emergency care;
• Possessing sufficient strength, agility, hearing, and vision to perform the duties of a Lifeguard;
• Maintaining presence of mind in emergency situations;
• Using safety equipment;
• Communicating verbally in a clear and concise manner;
• Promoting a positive, friendly and energetic work environment;
• Regularly and predictably attending work;
• Following directions from a supervisor;
• Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures;
• Accepting constructive criticism; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public.

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Experience: Must be at least 15 ½ years of age. Previous aquatic work experience, strong leadership skills and athletic background are highly desirable.

Education: Completion of formal or informal education at a level that provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job.

Licensing/Certificates: Current American Red Cross certification in the following: First Aid, CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training at the time of application.