LIFEGUARD

Job Description:

LIFEGUARD

Description

Applicants must submit copies of all required certifications, including Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, with the city application. Water Safety Instruction (WSI) is highly desirable but not required. Certification requirements must be submitted in PDF format to [email protected] with the Subject: YOUR NAME | JOB TITLE.

DUTIES

• Monitors pool activities and takes preventative actions to maintain the safety of the pool area by warning against unsafe practices
• Responds to water emergencies, rescues, and assists patrons in the water
• Provides basic first aid to swimmers as required
• Reports and completes incident and accident reports
• Instructs swimming lessons, completes and maintains swim lesson records, logs, and certificates
• Records attendance of all pre-registered participants
• Maintain the pool area, sweep, hose down deck and pool area, dispose of trash, dirt, leaves, and other debris
• Test pool for proper chemical and water balances, and maintain equipment and supplies for the pool
• Other job, department-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR-AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications, and be able to:

• Maintain effective and courteous working relationships with parents, campers, co-workers, and community members
• Express maturity in thought and demonstrate good judgment in performing duties
• Ability to follow supervision and suggestions of management for improvement of service;
• Willingness to cooperate with other employees and the public they serve
• Demonstrate good citizenship, honesty, loyalty, ethical behavior, and sobriety

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Only the applicants whose application materials demonstrate the ability to perform the job tasks listed above will be invited to an interview for the position. Please proofread the application materials before submitting.

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email with their specific interview date, time, and location. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprint background check (for individuals over 18 years of age) and the provision of evidence of freedom from tuberculosis.

High school students under 18 years old must obtain and submit a copy of their student work permit upon receiving an employment offer. Such documentation can be acquired from the attending school or the School District Administrative Office.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer complying with the law that forbids discrimination and ensures that everyone is provided equal employment opportunities regardless of Race, Color, Disability, Sex, Religion, Age, or National Origin.