Lifeguard Lieutenant / Junior Guard Assistant Coordinator (Seasonal/Part-Time)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Lifeguard Lieutenant / Junior Guard Assistant Coordinator
Salary: $22.06 - $25.54 per hour
Part-time /Seasonal
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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CURRENT OPENING
DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Recreation Division Manager, and the Lifeguard Captain, the Capitola Lifeguard Lieutenant/ Junior Guard (JG) Assistant Coordinator will assist in the supervision of the beach and managing the Junior Guard operation as well as the Junior Lifeguard Staff and/or the incidents of Tower Lifeguard personnel.
The Lifeguard Lieutenant/JG Assistant Coordinator duties may include:
- In collaboration with Central Fire District, provide leadership during training for Beach Lifeguard /Junior Guard Instructor Staff
- Assists with program equipment and supplies and communicates any ordering needs for the program.
- Work with Beach Lifeguards/JG Instructors to plan, organize and implement activities; coordinating daily use of the beach; developing a weekly calendar; handling issues as they arise; completing all required paperwork.
- Informs all staff of safety hazards and ocean conditions and is proactive in preventing rescue situations.
- Assist Tower Lifeguards, if necessary, in search and rescue operations.
- Promotes workplace employee safety by adhering to established safety protocols and polices.
- Identifies and corrects problems whenever possible and acts through the chain of command if unable to remedy
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous training under an USLA Open Water Lifeguard Certified Agency
- 18 years of age
- Must provide a copy of valid CPR Certification (Pro or healthcare provider).
- Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties of an open water lifeguard
- The ability to meet and maintain a 500m ocean swim time of under 10 minutes
- Vision 20-30 corrected.
- Training or experience in working with children
- Criminal history and fingerprint check.
- Applicants must have at least one season as a Beach Lifeguard/JG Instructor.
- Successful completion of required lifeguard training program after initial hiring process is completed. Successful completion and maintenance of required medical training certificates.
- Meet or exceed the minimum requirements for a USLA open water lifeguard.
- Proof of negative tuberculosis test or clear chest X-ray must be presented within 14 days of hire - No exceptions.
SCHEDULE
The Lifeguard Lieutenant/JG Assistant Coordinator is a Part-Time/Seasonal position from March-September, not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year. Candidates for Lifeguard Lieutenant/JG Assistant Coordinator must be available for full-time employment (40 hours per week) from June through August.
TEST
Candidates must complete 200-meter run - 500 meter swim in the ocean in 10 minutes. Wetsuits are permitted, no swim fins.
MANDATORY TRAINING DATES
New Hire: June 5-9 0800-1700 April 29, 30 0800-1700 May 5, 12 1700-2000
Re-Hire: March 24-26