Part-Time Lifeguard Job at City of Los Alamitos, CA
City of Los Alamitos, CA Los Alamitos, CA
$16.57 - $20.14 an hour
Job Description
This part-time position serves as a Lifeguard in the Department of Recreation and Community Services and performs pool lifeguard skills during swim lessons, recreation swim periods, and lap swim. Essential Job Functions
Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor and the Aquatics Coordinator, the Lifeguard is required to perform the following essential job functions:
Think independently and problem solve with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Maintain the water, deck, bleachers, chemicals, building, offices and equipment at the pool for cleanliness, safety and appropriate usage;
Perform all duties of a lifeguard and assist water safety instructor including enforcing of pool policies and regulations with pool patrons and the general public;
Oversee aquatics facility including water quality, temperature, general pool maintenance, and safety and cleanliness of the facility; communicate with contracted pool maintenance companies; communicate with the Los Alamitos Unified School District, and understand and maintain Orange County Health Department standards and requirements;
Ability to handle all emergency situations effectively and administer first aid, CPR, AED and rescues as necessary;
Conveys and communicates program and facility objectives, acts as a customer service liaison and diffuses patron concerns with the general public, school district personnel and City staff;
Performs routine reception duties including telephone support and related customer services activities;
Ability to adjust work schedule based on the ever-changing needs of the facility and programming including evenings, weekends and holidays and attend all necessary meetings and trainings;
Perform other duties as assigned by Aquatics Supervisor and/or Aquatics Coordinator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -
Knowledge and understanding of current American Red Cross Lifeguard requirements;
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment involved in the maintenance and operation of swimming pools;
Past experience and enjoyment of working with people of all ages and ability to be flexible, energetic, outgoing, creative;
Strong communication skills to direct staff and maintain a cooperative and friendly working relationship with employees, and the general public
Education, Experience, and Training - Prior experience in aquatics or swimming preferred. Currently attending or graduated from high school. College course work with a major in recreation, child development, or physical education preferred. Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification by first day of employment. Ability to pass an in-water demonstration of aquatics and lifeguard skills. Additional Information
Part-time employees are employed "at will" and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. As such, their services can be discontinued without cause. May be double classified as a Recreation Leader to work various Recreation programs and events year round. Job Advertisement
Please click to view Job Flyer (PDF)
Located in northwest Orange County, the City of Los Alamitos is a peaceful, tree-lined residential area that is considered an ideal place to live. Although Los Alamitos is a quiet residential community, it is bordered by the I-605 freeway and there is easy access to the I-405 freeway. Located in West Orange County, adjacent to the cities of Long Beach, Cypress, Seal Beach and Garden Grove, the City is 4.3 square miles with a population of 12,580. Los Alamitos is comprised of people who take great pride in their community.
Los Alamitos has a highly diversified economic base, consisting of light industry, manufacturing, and commercial business. The City, however, still maintains much of its original small town image. Consistent with the community"s values is its caring attitude for its residents. Disclaimer
The City of Los Alamitos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate on the basis of Race/Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Handicapped Status in employment or the Provision of Service. Application Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a completed City of Los Alamitos employment application. Please call (562) 431-3538 for additional information or visit www.cityoflosalamitos.org for employment application. Please submit all applications and resumes to: HResources@cityoflosalamitos.org. The best qualified applicants, as determined from the evaluation of the application forms, will be invited to an oral interview which may include a written exercise and an in-water skills demonstration and examination.
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This part-time position serves as a Lifeguard in the Department of Recreation and Community Services and performs pool lifeguard skills during swim lessons, recreation swim periods, and lap swim. Essential Job Functions
Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor and the Aquatics Coordinator, the Lifeguard is required to perform the following essential job functions:
Think independently and problem solve with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Maintain the water, deck, bleachers, chemicals, building, offices and equipment at the pool for cleanliness, safety and appropriate usage;
Perform all duties of a lifeguard and assist water safety instructor including enforcing of pool policies and regulations with pool patrons and the general public;
Oversee aquatics facility including water quality, temperature, general pool maintenance, and safety and cleanliness of the facility; communicate with contracted pool maintenance companies; communicate with the Los Alamitos Unified School District, and understand and maintain Orange County Health Department standards and requirements;
Ability to handle all emergency situations effectively and administer first aid, CPR, AED and rescues as necessary;
Conveys and communicates program and facility objectives, acts as a customer service liaison and diffuses patron concerns with the general public, school district personnel and City staff;
Performs routine reception duties including telephone support and related customer services activities;
Ability to adjust work schedule based on the ever-changing needs of the facility and programming including evenings, weekends and holidays and attend all necessary meetings and trainings;
Perform other duties as assigned by Aquatics Supervisor and/or Aquatics Coordinator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -
Knowledge and understanding of current American Red Cross Lifeguard requirements;
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment involved in the maintenance and operation of swimming pools;
Past experience and enjoyment of working with people of all ages and ability to be flexible, energetic, outgoing, creative;
Strong communication skills to direct staff and maintain a cooperative and friendly working relationship with employees, and the general public
Education, Experience, and Training - Prior experience in aquatics or swimming preferred. Currently attending or graduated from high school. College course work with a major in recreation, child development, or physical education preferred. Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification by first day of employment. Ability to pass an in-water demonstration of aquatics and lifeguard skills. Additional Information
Part-time employees are employed "at will" and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. As such, their services can be discontinued without cause. May be double classified as a Recreation Leader to work various Recreation programs and events year round. Job Advertisement
Please click to view Job Flyer (PDF)
Located in northwest Orange County, the City of Los Alamitos is a peaceful, tree-lined residential area that is considered an ideal place to live. Although Los Alamitos is a quiet residential community, it is bordered by the I-605 freeway and there is easy access to the I-405 freeway. Located in West Orange County, adjacent to the cities of Long Beach, Cypress, Seal Beach and Garden Grove, the City is 4.3 square miles with a population of 12,580. Los Alamitos is comprised of people who take great pride in their community.
Los Alamitos has a highly diversified economic base, consisting of light industry, manufacturing, and commercial business. The City, however, still maintains much of its original small town image. Consistent with the community"s values is its caring attitude for its residents. Disclaimer
The City of Los Alamitos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate on the basis of Race/Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Handicapped Status in employment or the Provision of Service. Application Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a completed City of Los Alamitos employment application. Please call (562) 431-3538 for additional information or visit www.cityoflosalamitos.org for employment application. Please submit all applications and resumes to: HResources@cityoflosalamitos.org. The best qualified applicants, as determined from the evaluation of the application forms, will be invited to an oral interview which may include a written exercise and an in-water skills demonstration and examination.
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.