Lifeguard/WSI

About The Position

Career Opportunity The city of Las Vegas Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs department invites applications for Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor (WSI).

This is an hourly level, part-time position. Scheduled hours for this position are limited to 19 hours or less per week (shift will vary based on the needs of the programs and facility). Hourly employees are also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 18 month period.

Supervision Received Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff. Pool Locations Municipal Pool • 431 E. Bonanza Road Pavilion Pool • 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive Doolittle Pool • 1940 N. J St. Garside Pool • 250 S. Torrey Pines Drive Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Pool • 889 N. Pecos Road Baker Pool • 1020 E. St. Louis Ave

Interview Process Candidates will complete a 10-minute swim test and a hiring interview. Physical Testing Details As prerequisite for employment, candidates are required to pass a swim test. This includes successful demonstration of the following exercises:

• Swim/Tread Event-timed Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface, swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combo of both. (no back or side swimming)
• Tread water with legs only for 2 minutes (add 10 lb. brick as an option for 1 minute).
• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combo of both.

*Please note: our CLV standard for the 100 yard swim is 1:45. If you did not swim the 100 yard freestyle in under 1:46, and are offered employment, you will be given a specific date in which you must swim this again in under 1:46. **Please note: our CLV standard for the tread is a 1 minute tread while holding a ten pound brick. The brick must be held out of the water with both hands. If you wish to attempt this on the date of your tryout, please make staff aware. If offered employment, candidate will be given a specific date in which the event should be completed per our standard. Each candidate receives only ONE attempt.

Skill Drill-timed

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
• Surface dive down to the depth of 13 feet to retrieve a yellow dummy or 10 pound brick.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the dummy or brick with both hands and keeping the face out of the water.
• Exit the pool without using the ladder.

TIME LIMIT IS 1 minute 40 seconds. Each candidate receives only ONE attempt. All physical tests are pass or fail. If any part of this physical testing is a "fail," the candidate may retry on a separate date. A candidate can reschedule to retry as many times as they would like until they pass each component of the physical testing details. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current/future openings.

Selection Process The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. NOTE: Eligible applicants will be contacted via phone or e-mail only if moving forward to the interview process. If you are not contacted, your application will remain active for a period of four (4) months.

Example Of Duties

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Expected to work in water 4-6 hours a day
• Teaches swimming courses and possible competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo, and/or diving
• Safeguards pool and patrons
• May set up and/or take down equipment for program and/or special events
• Maintains order and cleanliness in the pool and adjoining areas

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 16 years of age Training

• Formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Bilingual skills are desirable
• Expected to attend and complete all in and out of water mandatory trainings.

License or Certificate

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
• Water Safety Instructor Certification
  • (Note: The Shallow Water and Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Certification is NOT applicable.)
• Must have reliable transportation

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Competencies

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.