Pool Guard I

Pool Guard I

Pool Guard I positions oversee the safety of pool patrons by monitoring the pool and deck areas to prevent accidents; explain and enforce facility regulations, policies and procedures; rescue swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning; administer first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed; receive fees from patrons; assist patrons in aquatic class and activity registration; maintain records and prepare reports; perform maintenance tasks; and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

Age: 16 years of age or older. Notes:

• Applicants less than age 18 must obtain a work permit prior to starting work.
• Work permits may be obtained through the school system.
• Applicants who are age 17 and are high school graduates, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or General Education Development (GED) examination, are not required to have a work permit; however, they must submit a copy of their high school diploma, CHSPE or GED results with their application.

Certificates: A valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate, American Red Cross CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Lifeguard Certificate and American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) Certificate must be attained within 90 days from date of hire. Notes:

• All certificates MUST be valid.
• Possession of a Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate is NOT qualifying for American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) Certificate.

Screening Process

The screening process will consist of the following components:

1. Application Review: Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.
2. Performance Test: The performance test is a pass/fail examination which consists of the following three events:

• A 300-yard swim test; swimming continuously using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both; demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
• A 2-minute swim component; treading water using legs only.
• An object retrieval which includes swimming approximately 20 yards; performing a surface dive to locate and recover an object at a depth of up 7-10 feet; returning to the surface and swimming 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface; and exiting the water without using a ladder or steps. Must be completed within 1 MINUTE AND 40 SECONDS.

Supplemental Information

Pre-employment requirements: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

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