San Luis Obispo County, California

Conditional employment offers are based on successful completion of any preappointment background investigation, drug testing, and medical/psychological evaluation.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Lifeguards assigned to this position will be working as a lifeguard at either a pool, beach, or lake.  Daily responsibilities include:  supervision of visitor use at a County aquatic facility or designated swim area, including pools and decks of swimming areas and other aquatic areas; enforcement of County policies and regulations; preventative life guarding; preventing accidents; effecting rescues; providing basic first aid to the public; collecting user fees; distribution of information such as schedules and activities; monitoring of pool chemistry, aquatic site maintenance; helping prepare bulletin boards, awards and certificates; and other related duties as assigned.  In addition, swim instructors will need to conduct swim lessons, aqua aerobics, and other similar activities and related duties such as promotion, scheduling, and development of aquatic related activities. In addition, for Lifeguard II: Act as Head Lifeguard at a specific aquatic facility.  This position requires daily management of facility and personnel; assistance with continued training, testing, and scheduling of personnel and aquatic programs such as swim lessons, aqua aerobics, and pool parties; assists in the operation of a swimming pool and may be required to manage an aquatic area on occasion; conducts swimming and lifesaving classes; organizes and coaches water sports; and other related duties as assigned.

THE REQUIREMENTS:  American Red Cross Life Guarding Certificate at time of appointment; CPR for the Professional Rescuer (including infant, child, adult and two-man or bag valve mask (BVM)) and Title 22 Certification must be completed prior to active duty.  EMT Certification can be substituted for the CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Title 22 requirements.  Social Security Card required at time of appointment.  In addition, for Lifeguard II:  One year of experience as a Lifeguard I or equivalent is preferred.

All Lifeguard personnel must pass both a written and physical performance test.  Beach and lake lifeguards have additional testing.

In addition:  Swim Instructors are required to be American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certified and be able to show proof at time of appointment.

Note: Employees in these classifications are required to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends.  New employees are required to complete INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure. Must also pass County pre-employment medical exam.  All prospective employees must submit to and pass screening under Public Resources Code Section 5164 in regards to criminal offenses.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:  Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver's license will be required at the time of appointment.

NOTIFICATION: Applicants will be notified 6-8 weeks after the final filing deadline. However, some recruitments may take less or more time depending on the type of exam and number of applicants. Primary notification for each phase of the recruitment process will be by email. Therefore, notify the Human Resources Department of any mailing or email address changes for all applications submitted.

SELECTION PROCESS: The examination process will include a competitive examination consisting of an evaluation of job-related education and experience through one of the following methods of testing:  A) competitive application rating, based solely on application information presented OR B) oral board rating as determined by an interview panel. In either case, the evaluation will be weighted 100% in determining a candidate’s placement on the eligible list. The hiring department will be provided a list of the top nine ranks of eligible candidates and one additional rank for each vacancy. The hiring department may hire any of the candidates certified to the department.  Veterans and disabled veterans preference points will be assigned when applicable. Please note: any part of this selection process may be waived or changed as deemed appropriate by the Human Resources Department at any point during the recruitment. Eligible lists may be used to fill regular, limited term or temporary positions. New employees are required to complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification form to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. Essential functions of a job for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be determined prior to the filling of each vacant position. Any part of the selection process is subject to change.  A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate the needs of the disabled and the religious needs of an applicant. If you require special arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, you must inform the County Human Resources Department in writing of the type and extent of accommodation no later than the final filing deadline.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER