CPRS Job Listing

Depending upon qualifications, the City is seeking to hire Lifeguards for its Aquatics Program. Candidates should be positive, energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated in leading, overseeing and participating in activities, and events while demonstrating a strong desire and aptitude for providing excellent customer service in a swimming pool atmosphere.

Position:
The City's Recreation Division is seeking interested applicants willing to work 5-20 hours a week (not to exceed 850 hours in a fiscal year). A strong desire for excellence and experience providing responsible recreation programs in a diverse community is desired. Positions may require working rotation shifts, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the Recreation Division that may occur while the recruitment remains active.

Examples of Typical Job Functions:
The typical job functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

• Leads, oversees and participates in the activities of participants in various recreation programs, events and activities; Maintains reports for all activities;
• Instructs swimming and water safety classes, if assigned;
• Maintains discipline at assigned facility; enforces rules and regulations governing assigned programs; addresses disciplinary/behavior concerns of youth participants with parents/guardians; secures facilities at conclusion of events;
• Monitors swimmer and other patron activities in aquatic areas to ensure safety;
• Performs rescue of swimmers in distress; administers artificial respiration, CPR and first aid as needed; summons emergency personnel (9-1-1) if necessary; completes incident/accident reports as appropriate;
• Prepares, inspects, and maintains facility and equipment for activities and events, and recommends maintenance and repair as needed;
• May open, secure and clean pool areas before and after program use;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and ability would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:
Must possess current certificates in Lifeguard training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, as well as standard First Aid, and must maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

Experience:  Entry-level experience/expertise relevant to the particular activity to which assigned. Previous experience with aquatics programs is desired.

Licenses/certifications/other requirements:  Must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; travel to recreation facilities and meetings.

Must obtain a negative TB test; Lifeguard training, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), for the Professional Rescuer;

Must pass a fingerprint and/or background clearance prior to employment;

If 15-18 years of age and still in high school, must possess a valid work permit.

For additional information and to apply, please visit the City of San Leandro website at www.sanleandro.org.