Full Job Description

CITY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS

Citywide Aquatics Office Location
3900 Chevy Chase Dr, Los Angeles 90039

Phone: (323) 906-7953

Position Location: Hansen Dam, Lake Balboa and Cabrillo Beach; visit https://www.laparks.org/aquatic/lakes-fishing-beaches

For more information check out our Instagram @iswimla

OPEN WATER LIFEGUARD

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE
25

Hours Available:

• 0-20 hours per week September-May; 0-40 hours per week June - August

Rate of Pay:

• $29.06 per hour

Description of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees the safety of patrons using open water facilities such as beaches and lakes; patrols open water facilities operating an authorized emergency vehicle; rescues and takes preventative measures to protect patrons using the facility for recreational boating, jet skiing, water skiing, sail boarding, swimming, and other recreational activities; may operate rescue trucks and rescue powerboats to perform these tasks; may conduct swimming, lifesaving, and instructor level courses; enforces regulations and codes; and perform related work.
• The lifeguard is required to work day and evening hours including weekends. An employee of this class is usually employed only during the summer months and must qualify each year in a performance test.
• As a condition of employment, an Open Water Lifeguard I must successfully complete the Open Water Lifeguard I Academy, attend all in-service trainings and must work a minimum of 56 hours (does not include paid training time such as orientation; HO, CPTO/VC or SK Hours) between opening day and Labor Day in order to continue employment with Citywide Aquatics (after Labor Day).

Qualifications:

1. EXPERIENCE: None

2. AGE: 18 years of age by May 27, 2023. A valid government issued photo ID is required to take the test and must be presented at the time of test to be admitted. (See section #5 - Department of Homeland Security for types of acceptable identification to bring on test date.)

3. MEDICAL: City medical exam required after successful completion of the swim test.

4. AVAILABILITY FOR WORK: An Open Water Lifeguard lifeguard must work at least 56 non-training hours between the start of the summer season and Labor Day to be retained as an intermittent employee.

5. DOCUMENTS: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: All new city employees must show satisfactory proof of identity and a legal right to work in the United States.

If you have ONE document from CATEGORY A, you will need no further documentation. A. Documents that show both identity and employment eligibility:

U.S. Passport, Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card, or Unexpired Employment Authorization Document that contains a photograph (Form I-766, I-688, I-688A, I-688B).

If you DO NOT have documentation from CATEGORY A, you need one document EACH from Categories B and C.

B. Documents that show identity only:

Valid Driver License, D.M.V. ID Card, Current School ID with photograph, U.S. Military Card, Draft Record or Military Dependent's ID Card.

C. Documents that show employment eligibility only:

Social Security Card, Original Copy of U.S. Birth Certificate by a government agency with a seal, U.S. Citizen ID Card, or I.N.S Employment Authorization Document.

All names and initials MUST match exactly when presenting one document from CATEGORY B and CATEGORY C. This includes, but is not limited to: spelling, titles, initials and surnames. Documents with missing information will NOT be accepted.

6. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf(Download PDF reader).

7. TESTING CRITERIA: Candidate must successfully complete a 1000 meter open water swim test with a time of 19:59 or less. The test consists of a beach entry, swim out 250 meters, across 500 meters and back to shore 250 beach exit. No wetsuit or swim goggles will be allowed or permitted during the swim test.

8. PROCESSING: It is important that all applicants provide an email that is monitored regularly to ensure that all communications are received. Candidates will be provided information on fingerprinting and security clearance, appointments for City Medical Exam.

9. LIFEGUARD ACADEMY: New applicants selected for appointment will be required to successfully complete the paid 100 hour Open Water Lifeguard I Academy as well as additional paid in-service training

By accepting the position, the applicant acknowledges that his/her image will be included in promotional materials not limited to photographic, audio and visual media.

To Apply

1. REGISTER ONLINE at http://bit.ly/22lacityowl

2. ATTEND THE LA CITY OPEN WATER LIFEGUARD TEST

Sunday January 22, 2023 @ 9 am

Where: Cabrillo Beach Bath House; 3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731

What to Bring: Valid California Driver's License, Swim Suit, Towel, Water

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $29.06 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you vaccinated against COVID-19?

Experience:

• None

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $29.06 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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