Senior Lifeguard

Senior LifeguardMake a splash in your community! If you're a strong swimmer, natural leader, and team player who enjoys working with people and creating a safe and fun aquatic environment, we want to hear from you! Join the City of San Ramon Aquatics Team and make a splash in your community! As a Senior Lifeguard, you'll play an important leadership role in keeping our aquatic facilities safe, welcoming, and running smoothly. You'll help lead daily operations at the San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park and Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center, while supporting a variety of programs and activities.Responsibilities may include:Ensuring safety and supervising patronsProviding leadership and support to lifeguard staffSupporting swim lessons and water safety programsAssisting with recreational swim and aquatics summer campsHelping with staff training and developmentSupporting daily facility and program operationsDuring the busy summer season, Senior Lifeguards may work up to 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.Typical duties include:Supervising and ensuring patron safety at all times, including clearly and professionally conveying rules to patrons and enforcing facility regulationsPerforming rescues involving the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force to move objects and retrieval of heavy items from 14' of depthSitting and/or standing for long periods of timeAdministering first aid and providing emergency care as requiredWorking outdoors in varying weather conditions and with exposure to pool chemicalsMaintaining a safe aquatic environmentGreeting the public and responding to questions and inquiriesAssisting the Swim Lesson programAssisting with cleaning and routine maintenance of the aquatic park, including locker rooms, guard office, and pool surfacesMaintaining a professional appearance and demeanor by wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasmDisplaying the ability to swim and tread water; keeping records and reportsFacilitating program activities according to a prepared curriculumProviding feedback regarding the City's aquatic program and activity schedules to the participants or supervisorsConducting proper opening and closing procedures of the aquatic facilitiesAssisting in staff trainings and meetingsAnalyzing program needs and recommending new and innovative program ideasSetting up proper furniture arrangements, equipment, and facility maintenanceWorking as a Lead with Lifeguards and Swim Instructors and offering assistance in maintaining the proper execution of all aspects of facility rentals and programsEnsuring all policies of the City of San Ramon are followed during all programs, special events, and facility useProviding excellent customer service and problem solvingPerforming functions of registration software applicationsPreparing daily deposits and reconciling daily reportsEnsuring all revenues received at assigned sites are properly entered and accounted forLeading staff during facility rentals and Lap SwimAssisting the Pool Manager with Recreation Swim, and the Junior Lifeguard and Star Guard campsKnowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of:Rules and procedures for operating the assigned facility.Basic recreation program concepts and design.Customer service practices.Goals, requirements, and practices related to City aquatic programs.Current aquatic safety standards and procedures.Ability to:Safely operate assigned program equipment.Swim and tread water and perform water rescues, including moving objects requiring up to 100 pounds of force.Retrieve heavy objects from a depth of up to 14 feet.Set up and maintain program equipment and activity areas.Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.Follow oral and written instructions and respond appropriately to direction.Manage multiple tasks and priorities.Work professionally, reliably, and responsibly.Demonstrate creativity, dependability, and enthusiasm for the job.Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.Minimum QualificationsExperience:Must be a minimum of 17 years old and at least 480 hours of experience as a certified lifeguard or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting and documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years are required.Licenses and Certifications:Possession of at least one instructor level certification in Lifeguarding, Water Safety, or other related areasPrevious experience as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is preferredCurrent American Red Cross certifications or the equivalent Lifeguard Training and First Aid, CPR/AED for LifeguardsOther Requirements:Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting.Documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years.Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Recruitment ProcessReady to join our team? Successful applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which will consist of a skills test and an interview. Interview/skill assessment dates for both recruitments will be scheduled as needed. The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.