Lifeguard I

About the role

The City of San Ramon is seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our Aquatics Team as a Lifeguard I. Lifeguards play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of pool patrons and providing a positive aquatic experience for our community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure patron safety at all times, including clearly and professionally conveying rules to patrons and enforcing facility regulations.
• Administer first aid and provide emergency care as required, maintaining a safe aquatic environment and facility.
• Greet the public, respond to patrons' questions and inquiries.
• Aid with the Swim Lesson program.
• Keep records and reports.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Assist senior staff and supervisors as directed.
• Follow City and Parks and Community Services Department policies and procedures.
• Assist with cleaning and routine maintenance of the aquatic facility, including locker rooms, guard office, pool surfaces, and other facility-related duties as assigned.
• Present and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out.
• Assist and teach swim lessons.
• Facilitate recreation activities according to prepared curriculum.
• Provide feedback regarding program goals, objectives, and activity schedules to the public, participants or supervisors.
• Provide leadership for staff and volunteers and supervision for participants in program areas.
• Lifeguard the waterslide.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 15 years old and undergo appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting including documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years.
• Will be at least 15 years old by the time of hire.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current American Red Cross certifications or equivalent in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/AED for Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructor certification or its equivalent, Lifeguard Instructor certification or its equivalent, or None.

Skills

• Knowledge Of Basic safety procedures for recreation programs and facilities.
• Aquatic program practices, goals, and requirements.
• Current aquatic safety standards and best practices.
• Professional work habits, including reliability, dependability, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Effective ways to work with people of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Customer service techniques for working effectively with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Professional communication and public relations practices when representing the City.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

TBD.

Schedule

TBD.

Skills Assessment/Interview Dates

Interview/skill assessment dates for both recruitments will be scheduled as needed.

Where Can I Obtain Lifeguard Training?

• City of San Ramon (www.sanramon.ca.gov/lifeguard)
• American Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/)

Disclaimer

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 973-2502. Information contained herein, including the recruitment process, is subject to change without notice. This position does not receive benefits.

Please indicate which lifeguard certifications you possess.

1. Check if you possess the following certifications:
• American Red Cross certifications or the equivalent Lifeguard Training
• First Aid
• CPR/AED
• Water Safety Instructor certification or its equivalent
• Lifeguard Instructor
• None

Will you be at least 15 years old by the time of hire?

Yes
No

Were you referred to this job by a City employee?

If yes, and more than one City employee referred you, please provide only one name.
If no one referred you, please write N/A.
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