LIFEGUARDS - 50 Postions

Employer: City of San Ramon

Posting Date: Feb. 4, 2014
Start Date: As soon as possible
Number of openings: 50
Work Location (San Ramon)
Starting Salary: $10.95 DOE, pending Feb. 11 approval
Schedule: varies
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part time
Benefits: none

Job Description:

• Lifeguarding, supervising and ensuring patron safety at all times, including clearly and professionally conveying rules to patrons and enforcing facility regulations;
• Administering first aid and providing emergency care as required, maintaining a safe aquatic environment and facility;
• Greeting the public, responding to patrons questions and inquiries;
• Assisting with the Swim Lesson program;
• Keeping records and reports;
• Attending mandatory trainings and meetings;
• Assisting senior staff and supervisors as directed;
• Following the City and Parks and Community Services Department policies and procedures;
• Assisting with cleaning and routine maintenance of the aquatic facility, including locker rooms, guard office, pool surfaces, and other facility-related duties as assigned; and
• Presenting and maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor, including wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out.

Qualification and special skills:

• Ability to conduct one’s self in a professional manner;
• Knowledge of philosophy, objectives and requirements in the implementation of municipal aquatics programs;
• Knowledge and command of all of the latest safety standards and information related to aquatics;
• Ability to function effectively under direct supervision and to develop effective working relationships with fellow City employees and the public;
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
• Ability to receive direction and to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks;
• Professional work habits including reliability, dependability, creativity, and demonstration of enthusiasm for the job;
• Ability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekdays and weekends  and
• Aquatic physical fitness including ability to swim, tread water, perform rescues involving the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force to move objects, and to perform retrieval of heavy items from 14’ depth; ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time; ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and with exposure to pool chemicals; vision to read written materials and computer screens, and hearing and speech to communicate in person; and other physical parameters established by facility supervisors.

How to apply: 

City application, visit www.sanramon.ca.gov/employmentopportunities for additional information

Call: Andrew Hubbard 

Email: ahubbard@sanramon.ca.gov
Fax: 925 828 3427