Returning Lifeguard I / II / III

The PositionYou have the opportunity, as a returning East Bay Regional Park District Lifeguard, to do something unique: You get to save lives! You do this through educating the public on water safety, rescuing distressed swimmers, and providing first aid in a variety of situations. If you want to return to the Park District for another safe and successful season and make a real difference in the lives of people who visit our swim facilities, then fill out your application today for the 2027 summer season! Please note this bulletin is for returning EBRPD lifeguards only. New Lifeguards should apply under a different post that is expected to go live later this year. Vacancy Situation: The District expects to hire 30 Lifeguard III's and Lifeguard II's for the 2027 summer season. All remaining returnees will be placed in Lifeguard I assignments. The District will attempt to schedule lifeguards according to their availability, however, preference will be given to applicants available to work full-time throughout the season. Ideal Candidate: Upholds the core values of the EBRPD Lifeguard ServiceCore ValuesHonesty: Be truthful and honest in all communication.Integrity: Practice good judgement in all decisions; do the right thing even when no one is looking.Respect: Treat all individuals the way you would like to be treated.Safety: Protect all swimmers with an unwavering dedication to patrol surveillance.Service: Provide the highest levels of courtesy, respect, customer service, and emergency assistance to all park visitors.Example of DutiesLifeguard I: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:Performs the tasks necessary to promote public safety at an aquatic facility by lifeguarding;Monitors activities in aquatic areas to prevent accidents;Enforces regulations, cautions swimmers regarding unsafe swimming activities, rescues swimmers in danger of drowning, administers first aid;Maintains order in aquatic areas;Inspects facility for cleanliness, keeping aquatic area clean and free from hazards;Inspects and maintains equipment and materials in proper working order;Participates in training sessions;Takes reports from the public;Fills out medical incident reports, training logs, and other forms and paperwork as required.Lifeguard II (Assistant Head Lifeguard): The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:Performs the essential functions of a Lifeguard I above;Performs the tasks necessary to assist in the supervision of lifeguard personnel, and to promote public safety at an aquatic facility by lifeguarding;Assists in determining work schedules;Assists in the planning and conducting of lifeguard training sessions;Assists in expediting orders of material and equipment for the facility;Assists in coordinating emergency response activities;Advises on employee performance evaluations;Takes reports from the public;Fills out and reviews medical incident reports, training logs and other forms and paperwork as required.Lifeguard III (Head Lifeguard): The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:Performs the essential functions of a Lifeguard II above;Performs the tasks necessary to supervise lifeguard personnel, and to promote public safety at an aquatic facility by lifeguarding;Determines work schedules;Advises on employee performance evaluationsPlans and conducts lifeguard training sessions;Expedites orders of material and equipment for their facility;Takes reports from the public;Fills out and reviews medical incident reports, training logs, and other forms and paperwork as required.Minimum QualificationsLifeguard I:Sixteen years of age or older, andA current First Aid certificate that meets the State of California Health & Safety Code (Title 22) requirements, andA current "Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED" certificate from the American Red Cross or its equivalent, andA current "Waterfront Skills" certificate (valid only with "Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED" certificate from the American Red Cross).Lifeguard II (Assistant Head Lifeguard):Same minimum qualifications as Lifeguard I above; andA current "Emergency Medical Response" certificate from the American Red Cross, or "Emergency Medical Technician" (EMT) certificate or its equivalent, andOne season's experience as a paid, full-time Lifeguard in a facility equivalent to an East Bay Regional Park District facility.Lifeguard III (Head Lifeguard):Same minimum qualifications as Lifeguard II above; andEducation: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.Desirable Qualifications (for all lifeguards):A current "Water Safety Instructor (WSI)" certificate from the American Red Cross or its equivalent;A current "CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor" certificate from the American Red Cross, or its equivalent;A current "Lifeguard Training Instructor" certificate from the American Red Cross, or its equivalent; andSCUBA certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency.Additional InformationKnowledge of:Lifeguarding;Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, sufficient to write accurate reports and forms.Ability to:Use a computer terminal;Swim 550 yards (500 meters) over a measured course in ten minutes or less;Operate and maintain lifesaving equipment;Effectively teach aquatic and safety programs to varying age levels;Walk, run, jump, climb, swim, dive, sit, lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60 pounds, lift overhead and balance equipment weighing up to 40 pounds;Work outdoors in the sun for prolonged periods of time;Breath-hold dive to 15 feet and recover 150-pound person while wearing mask and fins in an open water environment;Understand and apply District and department policies, procedures, protocols, and pertinent local and state regulations relating to lifeguard operations and emergency procedures;Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse public, with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers;Lifeguards II and III only: Proficiently direct emergency lifeguard response as prescribed by Lifeguard Service Management.Conditions of Employment:Lifeguards are required to wear uniforms and may be required to work unusual hours, weekends and holidaysLifeguards may be required to work at aquatic facilities other than their assigned facility.Lifeguards must be able to pass a 550-yard swim in 10 minutes or less and American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding pre-course skills prior to employment, and a District medical examination and continuous skill audits.Lifeguards must participate in a minimum of 16 hours of formal rescue skills training per season and work a minimum of 100 hours lifeguarding during the regular scheduled lifeguard season.Union Affiliation: East Bay Regional Parks Employees, Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, represents this classification. Wages, hours, and other terms of conditions of employment are covered in an Agreement between the Park District and Local 2428. Pay Step Increases: A lifeguard will be considered to have completed one year of service in a classification after working for a minimum of 350 hours. If East Bay Regional Park District