The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting certified Head Lifeguards for our beautiful year-round outdoor aquatic facility. The Head Lifeguard oversees the daily operations of the swim center by assisting in the planning, direction, leadership and staffing of swim center programs, performing a variety of lifeguard tasks, clerical duties, and assisting with aquatic and recreational citywide special events. A full job description is available at www.calopp.org
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years/seasons of experience as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor. Previous supervisory experience is desirable.
Licenses/Certificates: Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), First Aid and Safety, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Profession Rescuer and Oxygen Administration certification are required.
Knowledge of: principles, methods, and practices for organized aquatic and recreation programs; scheduling techniques for swim programs and use of recreation facilities; principles of effective supervision; psychology as it relates to the instruction of children and adults; standard office practices and procedures and the use of standard office equipment; techniques for effectively dealing with the public, both in person and over the telephone; rules and regulations applicable to swim center facilities; water filtration and chemistry.
Skill in: planning, organizing, directing and supervising swim center programs and staff; effectively supervising personnel; applying effective instruction techniques; performing standard office clerical work and basic accounting; interpreting and implementing policies and procedures; counting money; learning and adapting to changing priorities and multiple demands; effectively communicating; displaying outstanding customer service skills by providing information and assistance to customers in an effective manner; and effectively handling problems associated with the mechanical operation of the pool.
Physical Demands: The mobility to perform water rescues and swim instruction, and to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment; vision to see swimming pool and surrounding area, including underwater, and vision to read printed materials and computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
SALARY AND HOURS:
$18.45 - $19.37 - $20.34 - $21.36 - $22.42 per hour. Part-time position paid sick leave benefit available. Initial appointments are generally made at the first step of this five-step scale. Hours will range from 15-27 hours per week. Candidates that make the eligibility list may be selected for various shifts as needed throughout the year. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the entire year.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application along with a current copy of their non-expired certifications to www.calopps.org/city-of-brisbane. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications must be received by Monday, April 8, 2019, at 5:00 PM. Postmarks and faxes will not be accepted.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be screened and those applicants who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to an oral interview with the Aquatics Recreation Coordinator. A passing score of 70% is required to make the eligibility list. Recommendations for appointment from this list will be made to the Administrative Services Director, who will make the final decision. Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered. Prior to appointment, a background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as TB screening.
The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
