Seasonal Lifeguard Training Provided Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Lifeguard to work at City pools. These positions are utilized year-round, scheduled part-time, not to exceed 999 hours per fiscal year. Examples of Duties The duties of a Pool Lifeguard include observing and providing for patron safety at municipal swimming pool facilities through rescue and lifeguarding duties, by explaining and enforcing rules, providing swimming instruction, and administering first aid, artificial respiration and CPR; additional duties include maintaining facilities, cashiering, keeping accurate records, and other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must possess a variety of swimming and diving skills; possess sufficient strength, agility, hearing and visual acuity to perform the required duties of a pool lifeguard and swim instructor. Some lifeguarding or swimming instruction experience is desirable. Training: Completion of a Lifeguard Training Course, AND the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer course (or equivalent).

License/Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (2-person CPR), Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent. Lifeguard Training. As a condition of employment, the incumbent must obtain the following, within six (6) months from the date of hire: Emergency Medical Response.

Applicants younger than age 18 must provide an authorized work permit prior to the start of employment. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain the correct work permit. Work permits are obtained after an offer of employment is made.

Working Conditions and Selection Process Environmental Conditions: Seasonal Lifeguards are required to work at an outdoor public pool and are exposed to inclement weather conditions or potentially hazardous chemicals; work in and around water. Physical Conditions: Seasonal Lifeguards are required to perform emergency lifesaving functions and water rescue which include swimming, administering first aid, CPR and AED, lifting, carrying or other physical labor; on a continuous basis to walk, stand, bend, crouch or stoop while supervising class participants; sit, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods of time; speak and hear to exchange information; write or use keyboard; read and interpret information; have visual acuity to assess variety of situations and respond to those situations; must be able to work extended hours including late evenings, early mornings and weekends. Testing Information: The examination process includes a performance exam and an oral interview.

Performance Exam: Candidates must complete 100 yards swim within 2 minutes; demonstrating the following strokes using an instructional quality form: front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke (left and right), breaststroke and elementary backstroke. Demonstrating the recovery of a passive victim using an appropriate entry, approach and carry. Demonstrating various related skills such as underwater swimming, brick recovery, treading water, in line stabilization exiting the pool without assistance.

Testing process will also include a practical exam of CPR and First Aid knowledge. Oral Board Interview: Oral interviews will be held the SAME DAY as the test date, usually following the performance exam. Interviews are designed to ensure that candidates have the qualifications necessary to fill the positions.

You must attach all required certifications to be considered. Applications received without proper certifications will not be considered. Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination.

Drug screening may be required. Should the available job openings be filled as the result of the first exam, the City retains the right to cancel examination dates. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.