SENIOR LIFEGUARD (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VIII-N/C)

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SENIOR LIFEGUARD (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VIII-N/C)

Salary

$23.03 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

PR23-034 (01-SL)

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Opening Date

11/01/2023

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DESCRIPTION

Bulletin will remain open until vacancies are filled. Bulletin may close at any time after November 30, 2023 without further notice.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part time staff and a budget of $74 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is seeking qualified candidates interested in applying for a Senior Lifeguard position. There are positions available at Belmont Pool, Silverado Pool and Martin Luther King Jr. Pool.

This is an unclassified, non-career position. Unclassified positions with the City do not require applying through the Civil Service process. All communication will be handled through the department. Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits. Scheduled hours may vary by week on an as-needed basis, not to exceed 1,600 work hours per service year. Non-career employees are not guaranteed a minimum number of work hours. This is an at-will, seasonal, part-time position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assist the Aquatics Supervisor with ongoing staff training and annual in-service training;

• Supports the Aquatics Supervisor in overseeing daily operations during a shift

• Assist in planning and implementing various program activities

• Instruct a variety of swimming classes, water aerobics, and complete swim lesson evaluations;

• Serves as a lifeguard or instructor guard, as required;

• Monitor and maintain accurate registration and attendance records;

• Collect pool fees and prepare daily activity summary reports and bank deposit forms;

• Maintain equipment and supplies;

• Assists with routine pool cleaning and maintenance work on or around the swimming pool;

• Act as lead staff in emergency and rescue situations;

• Drive to offsite meetings and/or trainings;

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience working in aquatics or a related field (an equivalent amount of education in a related area and/or paid or unpaid volunteer experience may substitute for up to one year);

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification (or ability to obtain upon hiring);

• Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid and Water Safety Instructor certification are required;

• Must have access to reliable transportation for all job responsibilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word;

• Proficiency in the use of the ActiveNet registration program.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment;

• Experience working with children and youth with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

All candidates must submit a complete application prior to closing. This bulletin is posted open continuous and may close at any time after November 30, 2023. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of applications and required supplemental submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process, which will include an interview and swim test. The swim test consists of 200 yard swim in freestyle/breaststroke, 75 yard stroke demonstration, brick retrieval, and treading water. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event the need to revise the selection procedure, those affected will be notified of the details at a later date.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-3181.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

FAIR CHANCE ACT

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above?

• Yes

• No

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  This position requires the applicant to have access to reliable transportation to and from work. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes, I have access to reliable transportation.

• No, I do not have access to reliable transportation.

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  How many years of experience do you have working in aquatics or a related field?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

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  Please describe your experience in aquatics or a related field. (If none, type N/A.)

  05

  Up to one year of experience may be substituted for an equivalent amount of education in a related area. If you would like to submit your qualifying higher education for consideration, please describe below (i.e. certificates, degrees). (If none, please type N/A.)

  06

  Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word is desirable. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Word:

• Limited - no knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application.

• Basic - no experience with some training, but observed others using this computer application.

• Intermediate - some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application.

• Advanced - sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others.

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  Do you have experience in the use of the ActiveNet registration program?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have current certification or are you enrolled in a class for American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor?

• I have an ARC Lifeguard Instructor certification

• I am enrolled for an ARC Lifeguard Instructor certification

• I do not have an ARC Lifeguard Instructor certification and am not enrolled in a class for ARC Lifeguard Instructor certification

  09

  Do you have current certification or are you enrolled in a class for CPR/AED for Lifeguards?

• I have a CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification

• I am enrolled in a class for CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification

• I do not have CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification and am not enrolled in a class for CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification

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  Do you have current certification or are you enrolled in a class for Water Safety Instructor?

• I have a WSI certification

• I am enrolled in a class for WSI certification

• I do not have WSI certification and am not enrolled in a class for WSI certification

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  The application process for this position requires that yo u attach a copy of the following: Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid and Water Safety Instructor. Did you attach these certifications?

• Yes

• No

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  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

• Yes

• No

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  If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship.

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  I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Long Beach

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Address

2760 Studebaker Road

Long Beach, California, 90815

Phone

(562) 570-3100

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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