Salary: $16.79 - $20.41 HourlyLocation : San Bernardino, CAJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 24-00133-12Department: Parks, Recreation & Community ServicesOpening Date: 12/02/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJob SummaryLooking for a summer job opportunity? Join the City of San Bernardino as a Lifeguard!About the Position:The City of San Bernardino is accepting applications to fill multiple vacancies within in the Aquatics Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. San Bernardino is home to six public pools and will be offering year-round access for our City residents. This a perfect opportunity for groups of all ages to start their career in a government agency and serve our community.Promotional Opportunities (Classification Progression): This is the entry level position to the Aquatics series of classifications. Growth opportunities are as follows:
- Senior Lifeguard
- Pool Manager I
- Pool Manager II
- Aquatics Supervisor
Free Certification Process:Applicants that do not currently have their Lifeguard Certifications will be invited to receive training and become certified with our Aquatics Staff for free!Steps: 1. Submit your application through this portal by selecting the green Apply button.2. Attend an In-Water Skills Test and an interview (September 14, October 5, or November 16).3. Applicants which successfully pass the skills assessment and interview will be issued a conditional job offer and be scheduled to complete their Red Cross Lifeguard Training (must be completed within 45 days of the job offer).4. Complete all pre-employment exams consisting of a live scan and a physical.Special note: Applicants that pass the interview but do not pass the In-Water Skills Test will be considered for a position as a Recreation Aide (Cashier) in the Aquatics Division.In-Water Skills Testing Schedule:Location: 831 East Highland Avenue, Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center, San Bernardino, California 92404Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMDates:September 14, 2024October 5, 2024November 16, 2024Lifeguard Certification Schedule (must attend one full 3 day session):Session 1: September 20th - 22ndFriday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMSession 2: October 11th - 13thFriday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMSession 3: November 22nd - 24th Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMSaturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMFor more information regarding the recruitment process please call 909-###-####. Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs.
- Supervises swimming activities in and around a City pool to ensure that policies, rules and regulations are observed and enforced and that no hazard to safety is created; warns swimmers of improper activities or danger; enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
- Rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administers first aid in the event of injury; administers artificial respiration if required.
- Assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities, and equipment; and assists in instructing classes in fundamentals of swimming.
- Routinely adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and Department goals; and performs other related work as required.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:
- Lifesaving techniques and rescue methods, water hazards;
- First aid as applied to accidents in water and surrounding area;
- Policies, rules and regulations governing swimming pool operation.
Ability to:
- Swim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues;
- Evaluate situations and adopt intelligent methods of action;
- Remain calm and efficient in stressful situations;
- Maintain constant observation of an assigned area and note any sign of impending trouble;
- Prevent dangerous situations from arising;
- Recognize emergencies and take appropriate action;
- Maintain records and prepare reports;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Effectively instruct persons in the techniques of swimming and water safety;
- Follow oral and written instructions;
- Transport materials and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds;
- See in the normal visual range with or without correction;
- Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction;
- Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions, including high temperatures, humidity, moisture and distracting noises.
Minimum QualificationsRequirements:
- Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, YMCA Lifeguard or Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Certificate, Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or National Safety Council Standard First Aid Certificate or Medic First Aid Certificate.
AND
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association or CPR Level C BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate or American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate are required.
- Must be 16 years of age.
- All certificates must be valid for the duration of employment.
Supplemental Information AccommodationThe City of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, whether physical or mental. If you require such accommodations during the assessment process, it is your responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department in writing before the recruitment closing date. For further details on how to request accommodation, please reach out to us at 909-###-#### or email Stephanie Rivera at ...@sbcity.org. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only. Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:
- Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug test.
- LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Employment/Professional Reference Check
- Confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials
The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. For more information about this position, please contact theCity of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-###-####.THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Temporary, part-time and seasonal employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in the City's deferred compensation plan is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7.5% of their salary per pay period. 01 Please Indicate your age range:
- Less than 16
- 16
- 17 and Older
02 Do you have a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, YMCA Lifeguard Certificate, or an Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certificate?
03 Do you have a valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate, American Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety Certificate, a National Safety Council Standard First Aid Certificate, or a Medic First Aid Certificate?
04 Do you have a valid American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate, American Heart Association CPR Level C BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate, or an American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate?
05 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL): The City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department uses e-mail to notify our applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept e-mails from GovernmentJobs.com or any emails from @SBCITY.ORG. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mail notifications, i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis, etc. 2. Carefully read any notices that we send in a timely manner. Follow instructions, as applicable. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
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