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POOL LIFEGUARD (RECURRENT)

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POOL LIFEGUARD (RECURRENT)

Salary

$23.87 - $25.87 Hourly

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Recurrent

Job Number

D2964H

Department

PARKS AND RECREATION

Opening Date

04/21/2025

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Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

This announcement is being reposted to extend the filing period.

The application filing period will begin on April 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and may close without prior notice.

POOL LIFEGUARD (RECURRENT)

EXAM NUMBER: D2964H

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive (OC)

JOB TYPE: Recurrent Only [Hourly / As-Needed]

$23.87 - $25.87 HOURLY

DEFINITION: Observes an assigned section of a swimming pool to preserve order, prevent accidents, and effect rescues.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts continuous surveillance of assigned pool area for signs of swimmers in trouble and for violations of pool and safety regulations and performs water rescue of pool patrons as needed.

• Administers first aid to victims of near-drownings, heart seizure, heat exhaustion, broken bones or lacerations; releases seriously injured victims to senior lifeguard or pool manager.

• Elicits compliance with and enforces pool ordinances and rules; refers persistent violators to the senior lifeguard or pool manager.

• Teaches beginner and advanced swim classes using standard departmental lesson plans and demonstrations; may coach individual or team aquatic sports and assist with aquatic special events.

• Performs pool maintenance tasks such as backwashing the water filter, testing the water chlorine and pH levels and adding chlorine and muriatic acid to bring the level up to standards; fills pool with water to established level; cleans the deck, vacuums the pool and ensures that first aid equipment complies with health and safety standards.

• Maintains, repairs and takes inventory of first aid and lifesaving equipment.

• Engages in the physical fitness program established by the department in order to maintain capability to perform pool lifesaving duties.

• Prepares and submits written reports of pool - related incidents to immediate supervisor, as needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

ABILITY: Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6 minutes and 30 seconds or less.

CERTIFICATIONS* : Certification resulting from the successful completion of the Department of Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Training Program that is a minimum of 64 hours and consisting of:

• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for the Professional Lifeguard

• Resuscitation-Oxygen Administration

• American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens

• Lifeguard Training for the Professional Rescuer

VISION: At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction.

HEARING:

There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:

30 dB at 500 Hz

30 dB at 1000 Hz

40 dB at 2000 Hz

40 dB at 3000Hz

There may be no greater than 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• Applicants will be required to provide all 5 certifications at time of application or within seven (7) days of submitting application. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of confirming applicants possess all of the required certifications, weighted 100%.

Candidates must provide proof of possession of the required certifications in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Employment is subject to passing a medical examination which will be scheduled after security clearance for candidates who receive contingent offers of employment.

Drug Test: Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The resulting eligible register for this examination will be use to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation throughout Los Angeles County.

Available Shift: Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification.ApplicantsMUST provide relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. We may reject your application at any time during the exam and selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:

Go tohttp://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacountyand search for "Pool Lifeguard (Recurrent)", Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREMUST BEFILED ON-LINE VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, THIRD PARTY WEBSITES (IE: Indeed.com, etc.), FAX, OR IN-PERSONWILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov as well asnoreply@governmentjobs.com, andinfo@governmentjobs.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.

Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be complete on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

No Sharing of User ID, e-mail and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. Fill out your application and Supplemental Questionnaire completely.

Department Contact:Ramon Cruz

Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5112

Department Contact Email:rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109

Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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Have you completed the Parks and Recreation 64 hour Lifeguard Training Program?

• Yes

• No

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION: You are required to upload all 5 required certifications issued by Parks and Recreation with your job application. If not, please email certifications to rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov within 7 days of submitting your application. You will not be appointed to Pool Lifeguard until all certifications are received.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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