Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FILING BEGINS: March 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM (PT)
Applications will be accepted until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER: D2964HTYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive (OC)JOB TYPE: Recurrent Only [Hourly / As-Needed] $23.87 - $25.87 HOURLY DEFINITION: Observes an assigned section of a swimming pool to preserve order, prevent accidents, and effect rescues.
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts continuous surveillance of assigned pool area for signs of swimmers in trouble and for violations of pool and safety regulations and performs water rescue of pool patrons as needed.
- Administers first aid to victims of near-drownings, heart seizure, heat exhaustion, broken bones or lacerations; releases seriously injured victims to senior lifeguard or pool manager.
- Elicits compliance with and enforces pool ordinances and rules; refers persistent violators to the senior lifeguard or pool manager.
- Teaches beginner and advanced swim classes using standard departmental lesson plans and demonstrations; may coach individual or team aquatic sports and assist with aquatic special events.
- Performs pool maintenance tasks such as backwashing the water filter, testing the water chlorine and pH levels and adding chlorine and muriatic acid to bring the level up to standards; fills pool with water to established level; cleans the deck, vacuums the pool and ensures that first aid equipment complies with health and safety standards.
- Maintains, repairs and takes inventory of first aid and lifesaving equipment.
- Engages in the physical fitness program established by the department in order to maintain capability to perform pool lifesaving duties.
- Prepares and submits written reports of pool - related incidents to immediate supervisor, as needed.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: ABILITY: Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6 minutes and 30 seconds or less.
CERTIFICATIONS* : Certification resulting from the successful completion of the Department of Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Training Program that is a minimum of 64 hours and consisting of:
- First Aid for Public Safety Personnel
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for the Professional Lifeguard
- Resuscitation-Oxygen Administration
- American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens
- Lifeguard Training for the Professional Rescuer
VISION: At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction.
HEARING:
There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:
30 dB at 500 Hz
30 dB at 1000 Hz
40 dB at 2000 Hz
40 dB at 3000Hz
There may be no greater than 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * Applicants will be required to provide all 5 certifications at time of application or within seven (7) days of submitting application. Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of confirming applicants possess all of the required certifications, weighted 100%.
Candidates must provide proof of possession of the required certifications in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION Employment is subject to passing a medical examination which will be scheduled after security clearance for candidates who receive contingent offers of employment.
Drug Test: Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be use to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation throughout Los Angeles County.
Available Shift: Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Applicants
MUST provide relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job . We may reject your application at any time during the exam and selection process.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Pool Lifeguard (Recurrent)", Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button.
APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
MUST BE FILED ON-LINE VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM WEBSITE . APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, THIRD PARTY WEBSITES (IE: Indeed.com, etc.), FAX, OR IN-PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL.Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add vyu@parks.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
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Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be complete on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
No Sharing of User ID, e-mail and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. Fill out your application and Supplemental Questionnaire completely.
Department Contact Name: Victoria Yu
Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5117
Department Contact Email: vyu@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922
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