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Part Time Lifeguard/Senior Lifeguard

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Part Time Lifeguard/Senior Lifeguard

The City of Petaluma is looking to fill several Lifeguard positions at the Petaluma Swim Center. Successful candidates will be hired at the Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, or Senior Lifeguard level, dependent upon their qualifications and experience. All Lifeguard positions must possess, or have the ability to obtain an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification at time of hire. Any applicant that participates in a City of Petaluma hosted training course will be eligible for a partial refund after 320 hours worked. Once hired, lifeguards will be paid to attend any required training, and the certification will be provided by the City. This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Shifts start as early as 5am and end as late as 9pm. Shifts vary by season, but will include working weekends and holidays. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early for first consideration. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Lifeguard I/II assures the safety and enjoyment of City of Petaluma aquatics program participants. Senior Lifeguards assure the safety and enjoyment of City of Petaluma aquatics program participants, as well as the training and effectiveness of Lifeguard I/IIs. Level I - Lifeguard I: This entry-level position within the Lifeguard series is characterized by the performance of more routine tasks and duties while working under the direction of a higher-level staff member. Employees at this level are expected to learn and explain safe swimming practices, pool rules, and department regulations. Level II - Lifeguard II: This is the journey level in this classification series. Employees at this level are expected to coach new lifeguards and demonstrate advanced knowledge of safe practices and aquatic center operations. Incumbents must demonstrate sound independent judgment. Senior Lifeguard: This is the advanced journey-level class in the Lifeguard series, in which incumbents directly supervise, train, and schedule Lifeguards and other front-line recreation staff, take lead in emergency situations, and assume primary responsibility for aquatic center operations. All Lifeguards vigilantly monitor the safety of swimmers and guests in the aquatics' facilities. All Lifeguards will be trained and certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid. Lifeguard I/II: Under direction of Senior Lifeguards or other higher-level recreation staff, Lifeguards assure safety of Petaluma Swim Center participants. Additionally, they provide customer service and support aquatic center operations. Senior Lifeguard: Senior Lifeguards assure the safety of aquatics center participants and facilities. They supervise, train, and schedule Lifeguard I/IIs. They also oversee front-line Recreation Leaders and Recreation Aides that are working at the pool, to create a unified site. Additionally, they provide exceptional customer service and lead aquatic center operations. Senior Lifeguards vigilantly monitor the safety of swimmers and guests in the aquatics facility. Senior Lifeguards demonstrate mastery of all essential duties of Lifeguard I/IIs.