What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool Lifeguard position at City Of Santa Barbara?
DESCRIPTION
Under immediate supervision, provides lifeguard services for public swimming and wading pools. This is a temporary support staff classification and paid on an hourly basis.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Observes and assesses swimmers in the pool area from an assigned station to identify and prevent unsafe conditions or potential hazards. Explains and enforces pool rules to provide a safe and accident-free pool environment.
- Administers CPR and first aid when necessary. Performs general pool and facility maintenance each day. * Interacts with the public and performs high level customer service Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: works in outside aquatics facility environment, in seasonal climate and weather conditions; works with slippery surface conditions, where water and swimming pool chemicals are frequently encountered; and subject to emergency situations.
Physical Abilities: hearing and speaking sufficient to exchange information in person; vision in normal range with or without correction; audio-visual discrimination and perception for making observations; sitting, walking, standing, and swimming for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; reaches with hands and arms; lifts, pushes, and pulls 50 pounds when responding to emergency lifesaving situations; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate pool equipment; mental capability to observe people and situations, and respond calmly in emergency situations.
Hazards: exposed to chemicals associated with a swimming pool; and to body fluids with the possibility of communicable diseases.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of: Basic swim strokes (crawl, breast, back, side and elementary back); lifeguarding principles and lifesaving skills; water safety practices; leadership techniques and methods; and general pool maintenance functions.
Ability to: rescue persons using lifeguard techniques; remain calm in emergency situations; demonstrate patience when working with patrons of all ages; maintain high fitness level; maintain courtesy and communicate with diplomacy to secure voluntary compliance with facility policies and rules; prepare written reports and records, assist with daily maintenance of the swimming facility; and resolve problems efficiently using diplomacy and tact.
Licenses/Certificates: Must possess all of the following prior to June 10, 2023:
- American Red Cross CPRO (Professional Rescuer) or equivalent.
- American Red Cross Community First Aid or equivalent.
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or equivalent.
- Title 22 - First Aid for Public Safety Personnel or equivalent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 15 years of age at time of appointment and have current certification prior to June 10th, 2023
APPLYING FOR THE POSITION
CITY APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WEBSITE, WWW.SANTABARBARACA.GOV.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.23 - $22.06 per hour
Work Location: One location
Salary : $18 - $22
