Lifeguard (Part-Time) presso City of San Bernardino, CA

About the Department

Looking for an exciting summer job opportunity? Join the City of San Bernardino as a Lifeguard! 

No Lifeguard Certification? We offer FREE training!

About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is accepting applications to fill multiple vacancies within in the Aquatics Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. San Bernardino is home to six public pools and will be offering year-round access for our City residents. This a perfect opportunity for groups of all ages to start their career in a government agency and serve our community.

Steps:

• Click the apply button, create an account and submit your application!
• Attend an In-Water Skills Test and an interview.
• Candidates who successfully pass the skills assessment and interview, will be scheduled to complete a three-day session to obtain their Lifeguard & CPR Certification (see schedule below).
• Candidates who successfully pass the Lifeguard & CPR Certification will be offered a conditional offer of employment. In order to receive an official offer of employment, candidates must complete all pre-employment exams consisting of a livescan, and physical, including a TB test.

Position Duties

• Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs.
  
• Supervises swimming activities in and around a City pool to ensure that policies, rules and regulations are observed and enforced and that no hazard to safety is created; warns swimmers of improper activities or danger; enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
  
• Rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administers first aid in the event of injury; administers artificial respiration if required.
  
• Assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities, and equipment; and assists in instructing classes in fundamentals of swimming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Water hazards, lifesaving techniques and rescue methods;
• First aid as applied to accidents in water and surrounding area;
• Policies, rules and regulations governing swimming pool operation.

• Swim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues;
• Evaluate situations and adopt intelligent methods of action;
• Remain calm and efficient in stressful situations;
• Maintain constant observation of an assigned area and note any sign of impending trouble;
• Prevent dangerous situations from arising;
• Recognize emergencies and take appropriate action;
• Supervise volunteers and support staff;
• Maintain records and prepare reports;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Effectively instruct persons in the techniques of swimming and water safety;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Transport materials and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds;
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction;
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction;
• Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions, including high temperatures, humidity, moisture and distracting noises.
  
  

• Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, YMCA Lifeguard or Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Certificate, Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or National Safety Council Standard First Aid Certificate or Medic First Aid Certificate.

• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association or  CPR Level "C" BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate or American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate are required.  
• Must be 16 years of age.

• All certificates must be valid for the duration of employment.

Growth opportunities available based on position openings:

• Senior Lifeguard
• Pool Manager I
• Pool Manager II

Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment is continuous and will close until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

Other Qualifications

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.

• Application Review
• Oral Examination
• Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug and TB test
• LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials