Lifeguard – School Year and Seasonal
Lifeguards under the supervision of Head guards and Aquatic Coordinator perform the following duties:
Provide for the safety of patrons in and around the pool at all times
Provide safe and thorough instruction to all levels of students enrolled in the LGS Recreation swim lesson program.
Provide a friendly environment at the pool facility
Ensure overall cleanliness of the facility
Perform a variety of clerical tasks
Other related duties as assigned
You may apply online or email your resume to dtowner@lgsrecreation.org
Must be 16 years old at time of hire.
- Must be at least 16 years old at time of hire
- Location: Los Gatos High School
- Must possess valid lifeguard certification. (Will provide training upon hire)
Work Year : Part-Time, Extra-Duty, Seasonal
Salary : $18.75 / Hour
(Hours Vary-Flexibility Desired)
Submit the following items:
- Resume ( 2 pages Max)
- Application Online
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Know and enforce the pool rules consistently and fairly.
- Assist patrons with problems or concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
- Immediately inform the Head Lifeguard on duty of any problems with patrons or staff that
cannot be immediately resolved. - Assist with accidents and injuries as directed and complete proper incident and accident
reports in detail. - Practice and maintain all certification skills and be able to pass skill tests at any time during the
season. - Provide quality instruction and positive and continual feedback to students.
- Communicate with swim lesson parents (at least once during session).
- Evaluate swim lesson participants and complete all cards before the start of class on the last
day of the session. - Ensure a professional appearance of the facility and themselves at all times. This includes
keeping the pool area, guard office, and locker rooms clean and stocked. - Know the emergency action plan, how to activate it, and their role in it.
- Attend all in‐service trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. MUST have current certificates in CPR for the professional rescuer, First Aid for the professional
rescuer, and Lifeguard Training. Must possess strong swimming skills. Ability to work positively with parents and children in a community aquatics setting.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Possess a current and valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aide and CPR/AED for
the Professional Rescuer Certification. - Swim instructors must possess a current Water Safety Instructor certification.
- All employees are required to obtain TB and fingerprint clearance upon hire.
- Mandatory Safety Trainings must be completed within 10 days of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run;
squat; lift; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands over
head and use arms; talk and hear. - Must be able to swim at least 300 yards.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- Clubhouses, recreation and other agency facilities may be noisy with very dynamic movement.
- Pool Employees may experience wet and slippery surfaces.
- Individual is frequently exposed to natural weather conditions that may vary from extreme sun
to cold, wet rainy and windy conditions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of this position.
The incumbent must be able to work in a fast‐paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek assistance as required. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include: visitors, employees and other community members).