Lifeguard

Placer County is recruiting for Lifeguards to serve the communities of Northern Placer County.

This is a temporary/extra-help assignment and is limited to 999 hours (or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants) in a fiscal year.  Those hired for the current vacancies are not eligible for benefits.

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a constant vigil over patrons at the pool facility; rescue persons in distress.
• Maintain discipline and orderly conduct among the patrons and enforce all pool rules and regulations.
• Render first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. 
• Clean rest rooms, dressing rooms, and guard shack and pick up litter around grounds; inform park supervisor of maintenance conditions and supply needs.
• Monitor pool water level and ensure pool skimmers are functioning correctly.
• Ensure pool deck is clean of debris and required pool safety equipment is in place and functional.
• Fill out pool incident report forms for state regulation requirements.
• May be required to collect fees for swimming pool use; maintain records and reports as required.
• May be required to direct and instruct swimming, lifesaving and water safety classes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience: None required.

Training: Must be at least 16 years of age.

License and Certificate:

• Must obtain a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (Title 22) or equivalent prior to starting employment.
• Must obtain a valid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate or equivalent prior to starting employment.
• Must obtain a valid Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) First Aid Certificate or equivalent prior to starting employment.
• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.  For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation and/or be bonded.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment and retaliation is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.