This role involves acting as a lifeguard and/or senior lifeguard for the City of Mission Viejo's recreation centers, ensuring the safety of patrons and maintaining pool facilities. The positions are year-round and part-time, suitable for individuals of all ages, including older adults, retirees, college students, and athletes.
Responsibilities
Act as a lifeguard during pool hours and at all events held at the pool and administer first aid
Implement and enforce City policies, rules, and procedures
Listen and respond to patrons' needs for assistance or information and provide the public with general information, in person or over the phone
Remove and replace pool covers, test the temperature, chlorine and PH values of the pool water, and perform routine pool maintenance as required
Attend training sessions for and perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and minor first aid on infants, children and adults in cases of emergency
Monitor facility use; open, close, and secure building for events and assist in the supervision and preparation of the facility and amenities for patron use; issues and collect recreation equipment and supplies
Assist in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide on-site supervision of lifeguards and supervision of daily aquatic operations (Senior Lifeguard only)
Assist with staff training and lifeguard classes (Senior Lifeguard only)
Perform a variety of clerical or technical tasks in support of City programs and maintains a variety of accurate logs, records, and files
May instruct swimming classes for beginners through advanced levels
Perform basic custodial duties and minor facility maintenance as assigned
Conduct and participate in group recreational activities
Requirements
Able to work a minimum of 12 up to 19 hours per week
Possess excellent communication and customer services skills in person and over the telephone
Possess a general understanding of aquatics facility health and safety programs
Learn, understand and apply facility use policies and procedures
Work independently while supervising facilities and user groups
Handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and/or adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Use AED machine to support lifesaving measures throughout the facility as required
Basic principles and techniques of lifeguarding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) methods and first aid, including rescuer methods as defined by the American Red Cross, National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program (NPWLTP) or YMCA
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Methods for keeping water and surrounding areas safer for public use; safe handling and use of chemicals
Basic arithmetic
Applicable safety precautions and procedures related to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned
Basic principles and techniques involved in teaching swimming at all levels
General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
Techniques of dealing with individuals of various ages and from various socio-economic groups and for effectively representing the City in contacts with users and the community
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone
Safe work practices
Learning and understanding the organization and operation of the assigned department and of the outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities
Performing work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner
Providing courteous assistance to facility patrons
Performing water chemistry tests
Using appropriate safety equipment when handling pool chemicals and equipment
Maintaining facilities and equipment in a clean, safe and secure manner
Preparing clear and concise reports
Accessing, retrieving, entering, and updating information using a computer terminal
Using English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing
Using tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment, software programs, and audio-visual equipment
Lifeguard:
Equivalent to the completion of ninth (9th) grade
Experience as a lifeguard and/or prior aquatics experience is highly desirable
Possession of the following valid certifications at the time of appointment: Lifeguard Training or Basic Lifeguarding Certificate; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) for Infant, Child, and Adult; and Standard First Aid Certificate
Applicants not already certified will be required to pass the American Red Cross pre-requisite swim tests prior to being extended a conditional job offer
Successful candidate will be required to complete Title 22 requirements within six (6) months of appointment
Applicants must be 15 ½ years of age or older at the time of appointment
Applicants under the age of 18, that are required to attend school, must provide a California Workers Permit
Senior Lifeguard:
Equivalent to 1,500 hours of lifeguard experience in a swimming pool or aquatics facility
Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade
Possession of the following valid certifications at the time of appointment: Lifeguard Training or Basic Lifeguarding Certificate; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) for Infant, Child, and Adult; and Standard First Aid Certificate
Successful candidate will be required to complete Title 22 requirements within six (6) months of appointment
Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment
Benefits
No benefits available for this position
Important Details
Schedule: Minimum of 12 and up to 19 hours per week, with increased scheduling during peak workload periods, but less than 1,000 hours during assignments through the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th). Shifts include: Monday through Friday from 5:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contract: Hourly or Seasonal employees, not part of the competitive service
Application deadline: Open until filled
Locations: Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center or Sierra Recreation and Fitness Center
Application Process
Submit applications early as review and interviews are conducted weekly by the hiring supervisor
About the Company
The City of Mission Viejo's Recreation and Community Services Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through public service, integrity, teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
