CPRS Job Listing

Job Description
Under general supervision, the Swimming Instructor/Pool Lifeguard position is responsible for the safety of swimmers and enforcement of regulations at a municipally-operated swimming pool. The essential functions of the class include: maintaining discipline in and around swimming pool; conducting rescue operations; administering CPR and First Aid; conducting classes in various phases of swimming, diving and other aquatic activities; coaching swimming teams or other aquatic and sporting groups; directing communication and contact with swimmers and the general public; cleaning and disinfecting the pool, decks, showers, locker rooms and aquatic equipment; writing reports; preparing the pool for aquatic programs; performing some of the duties associated with Class 3213 Aquatics Facility Assistant Supervisor in that individual's absence, and performing related duties as required.

Working Conditions
Nature of work includes: sufficient strength and coordination to perform rescue operations, CPR and First Aid, exposure to water, indoor noise levels, outdoor working conditions, chemicals and mechanical hazards.

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rule 111A.

The current position is located at the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD). The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Six (6) months (equivalent to 1,040 hours) of recent verifiable experience working as a swimming instructor and/or lifeguard; AND
2. Possession of a Lifeguard Training Certification issued by the American Red Cross or an equivalent certified issuing agency; AND
3. Possession of a Water Safety Instruction Certification issued by the American Red Cross or an equivalent certified issuing agency; AND
4. Possession of a CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Certification issued by the American Red Cross or an equivalent certified issuing agency.

Conditions of Employment
New hires must be able to obtain the following certifications issued by the American Red Cross within six (6) months of appointment and maintain validity of these certificates throughout length of employment:

• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel in accordance with Title 22 requirements AND
• Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer

Failure to show proof of possession of current/valid First Aid for Public Safety Personnel and Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer certifications after six (6) months of date of hire and throughout length of employment may result in termination of employment.

All employees must keep current/valid ALL required certifications throughout the length of employment. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of current/valid certifications may result in termination of employment.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification
Applicants are required to submit verification of qualifying certifications prior to the filing deadline. Verification of qualifying certifications must be verified by providing a copy (.pdf) of the original certification issued by the American Red Cross or an equivalent certified issuing agency and must be attached to the application at the time of filing.  If you are unable to upload the documents, you can scan and email the materials to Dorothy.S.Young@sfgov.org with the subject line: 3210 Verification. 

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience at any point in the recruitment and selection process.  Verification of qualifying work experience as a swimming instructor and/or lifeguard must be verified by submitting written documentation, on the employer’s letterhead. The verification of work experience must include the applicant’s full name, the job/position title(s), a description of job duties performed, dates of service, number of hours worked as a swimming instructor / lifeguard, and a signature of the employer.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. 

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen. 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, @smartrecruiters.com, and notification@careers.sf.gov).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.govthat their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.