Ocean Lifeguard Trainee

Job Description:

Ocean Lifeguard Trainee

Description

Description

DESCRIPTION:
Lifeguard Trainee: $16.54 per hour
(Seasonal, Hourly Part-Time)
Ocean Lifeguard: $20.11 to $24.44 per hour
(Seasonal, Hourly Part-Time)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The beautiful Southern California coastal City of San Clemente has an exciting opportunity for individuals to work as an Ocean Lifeguard. Ocean Lifeguards perform beach and ocean rescues, provide emergency medical treatment, and enforce laws.

IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION
Candidates will be required to successfully complete two mandatory physical assessment test and an oral interview. Request for a swim test MUST be made at least one week in advance and a completed application and physical waiver must be completed prior to testing.

To schedule a swim test please contact Lieutenant Sean Staudenbaur at StaudenbaurS@san-clemente.org .

Physical Assessment Testing Details
The physical test consists of two events:

1. 800-yard ocean swim and must be completed in 13 ½ minutes or less to qualify for the remainder of the testing.

2. 1,200-yard run- swim-run (400 yards each portion).

Successful candidates passing the two physical tests will be interviewed on the same day of the tryout.

Successful candidates will be invited to participate in a mandatory 92-hour training program that will be held consecutive Saturdays and Sundays. Dates to be determined at a later time. Lifeguard Trainees are paid at a rate of $16.54 per hour during the training period.

Lifeguard Trainee: Acceptance into the 92-hour training program requires successful completion of the physical assessment and oral interview process.

Ocean Lifeguard: Requires successful completion of the 92-hour training program and the following (which may be gained through the City's training program): specialized training in ocean lifeguarding, some knowledge of first aid and ocean lifeguarding practices and principles; pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations; occupational hazards; and standard safety precautions.

Special requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years of age with a valid work permit at the start of the training program.

Essential Functions

Ocean Lifeguards:

• Observe swimmers from towers or patrol vehicles;
  
• Provide emergency response to water and beach areas;
  
• Perform emergency rescues and first aid, including mouth-to-mask resuscitation;
  
• Locate lost or missing persons;
  
• Enforce laws, codes and ordinances governing beaches and oceans;
  
• Inspect rescue equipment, lifeguard towers & vehicles, & perform preventative maintenance & repairs;
  
• Interact with the public and explain rules and regulations; and
  
• Maintain records and log books.
  

NOTE: Ocean Lifeguards are subject to twenty-four-hour emergency call during summer months.

Typical Qualifications

SPECIAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to obtain:

1) First Aid certificate issued by the City of San Clemente or other designated agency that meets the California State Codes for Ocean Lifeguards.

2) CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Classes to meet the CPR and First Aid requirements will be provided to those applicants who are successful in qualifying for the City's Ocean Lifeguard Training Program as outlined above.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work schedule may vary dependent upon the needs of the department; however, the training schedule will be twenty hours per week, as detailed below. Applicants must be available to work 5 days per week, for a total of 40 hours per week during the CUSD summer recess period. Ocean Lifeguards work in a beach and ocean environment, must be able to swim, run, walk, crouch and crawl, and may be required to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants must submit an on- line application or apply at the Marine Safety Headquarters.

NOTE: Applicants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the Supplemental Questionnaire found on the City's website prior to participating in the tryouts. The form must be turned in to the Marine Safety Headquarters the day of the tryouts and turned in with all other application materials.

Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review and medical examination, including drug screen and intradermal T.B. test, and be fingerprinted- all at City expense. If selected, written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Please click here to print the required Supplemental Questionnaire . All applicants must complete the Required Supplemental Questionnaire form in order to participate in the tryouts.

TESTING PROCEDURE AND TRAINING

Note: All potential candidates must attend all training dates/ times and must be available to work 5 days per week, for a total of 40 hours per week during the CUSD summer recess through Labor Day.

Applicants should bring warm clothes, a swimsuit, towel and clothes for the oral interview. No personal goggles, wet-suits, or fins or caps will be allowed to be worn during the physical agility or swim test. Other testing methods may be used if deemed necessary.

Successful candidates in the physical events and oral interview will be invited to participate in a mandatory 92- hour, competitive, in-service training program. Training will take place on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Training participants will be hired by the City and paid Lifeguard Trainee wages of $16.54 per hour for the 92 hours of training. Upon successful completion of the training program, candidates will be placed on a hiring list and may be hired as Ocean Lifeguards as vacancies occur, as long as the list remains valid.

The City of San Clemente will be monitoring State, County and City restrictions to determine appropriate COVID-19 safety measures for the testing process.

Applicants who successfully complete the tryouts and interview process, that are selected for hire must participate in a pre-employment orientation session. Candidates will be contacted by the Human Resources Department to schedule the orientation session.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or age.

In accordance with the ADA, candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

This part-time position is restricted to 1,500 work hours in a 12-month period and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law.

This position is exempt from membership in CalPERS.

Beginning January 1, 2024, part-time employees will be provided 40 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Part-time employees do not belong to the Social Security system. However, each part-time employee will be enrolled in a mandatory 457 PTS Deferred Compensation plan based upon 7.5% of gross pay with costs being shared equally by the employee and the City.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$16.54 Hourly